How to get from Caulfield North to Ballarat Central by train and tram?

From Caulfield North to Ballarat Central by train and tram

To get from Caulfield North to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 3-3A tram from 51-Hawthorn Rd/Balaclava Rd (Caulfield North) station to 57-Caulfield Railway Station/Derby Rd (Caulfield East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Southern Cross station to Ballarat Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

134minA$8.54
Tram - 3-3A
3-3A
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from 51-Hawthorn Rd/Balaclava Rd (Caulfield North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Caulfield North
  • 2
    Tram - 3-3A3-3A
    Wait for tram
    3-3A
    East Malvern
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    57-Caulfield Railway Station/Derby Rd (Caulfield East)
    ID 18651
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Caulfield
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    20 min
  • 7
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    83 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ballarat Central
    Walk to
    Ballarat Central
    510 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Caulfield North to Ballarat Central by train and tram via 16, PAKENHAM and BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON

To get from Caulfield North to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 16 tram from 51-Hawthorn Rd/Balaclava Rd (Caulfield North) station to 48-Dandenong Rd/Glenferrie Rd (Malvern) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Southern Cross station to Ballarat Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

137minA$8.54
Tram - 16
16
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from 51-Hawthorn Rd/Balaclava Rd (Caulfield North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Caulfield North
  • 2
    Tram - 1616
    Wait for tram
    16
    Kew Via St Kilda Beach
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    48-Dandenong Rd/Glenferrie Rd (Malvern)
    ID 20524
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Malvern
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    17 min
  • 7
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    83 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ballarat Central
    Walk to
    Ballarat Central
    510 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Caulfield North to Ballarat Central

The distance between Caulfield North, Melbourne and Ballarat Central, Melbourne is approximately 129.17 km, which can typically be travelled in 134 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Caulfield North to Ballarat Central by train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Caulfield North

Caulfield North is located at Caulfield North, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 51-Balaclava Rd/Hawthorn Rd (Caulfield North).

Bus stations close to Caulfield North:

  • Glen Eira City Hall/Glen Eira Rd (Caulfield North)
  • Balaclava Rd/Kooyong Rd (Caulfield North)
  • Dorgan St/Kooyong Rd (Caulfield North)

Public transport stations close to Ballarat Central, Melbourne

Ballarat Central is located at Ballarat Central, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Mair St/Doveton St N (Ballarat Central).

Train stations close to Ballarat Central:

  • Ballarat Station
  • Wendouree

Bus stations close to Ballarat Central:

  • Mair St/Doveton St N (Ballarat Central)
  • Mair St/Midland Hwy (Ballarat Central)
  • Doveton St/Sturt St (Ballarat Central)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Caulfield North to Ballarat Central by train and tram via 16, PAKENHAM and BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON

To get from Caulfield North to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 16 tram from 51-Hawthorn Rd/Balaclava Rd (Caulfield North) station to 48-Dandenong Rd/Glenferrie Rd (Malvern) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Southern Cross station to Ballarat Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

137minA$8.54
Tram - 16
16
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from 51-Hawthorn Rd/Balaclava Rd (Caulfield North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Caulfield North
  • 2
    Tram - 1616
    Wait for tram
    16
    Kew Via St Kilda Beach
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    48-Dandenong Rd/Glenferrie Rd (Malvern)
    ID 20524
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Malvern
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    17 min
  • 7
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    83 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ballarat Central
    Walk to
    Ballarat Central
    510 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Caulfield North to Ballarat Central?

    The fastest way takes 134 minutes, using Bus line 3-3A, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Caulfield North to Ballarat Central?

    The alternative route takes 137 minutes, using Bus line 16, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • Is there a direct tram between Caulfield North and Ballarat Central in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 14 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Caulfield North to Ballarat Central in Melbourne?

    The 3-3A tram line goes from East Malvern station near Caulfield North to 57-Caulfield Railway Station/Derby Rd (Caulfield East) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till 57-Caulfield Railway Station/Derby Rd (Caulfield East) station near Ballarat Central in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Caulfield North to Ballarat Central in Melbourne by tram and train?

    The total travel time between Caulfield North and Ballarat Central in Melbourne by tram and train is about 2 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near Caulfield North to get to Ballarat Central in Melbourne?

    Get on the 3-3A tram from the East Malvern station near Caulfield North in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between Caulfield North and Ballarat Central in Melbourne?

    Get off the tram at the 57-Caulfield Railway Station/Derby Rd (Caulfield East) station, which is closest to Ballarat Central in Melbourne.

  • How much is the tram fare from Caulfield North to Ballarat Central?

    The ride from Caulfield North to Ballarat Central costs A$8.54.

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