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

By train and tram

To get from Caulfield South to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 64 tram from 61-Raynes St/Hawthorn Rd (Caulfield South) station to 48a-Dandenong Rd/Hawthorn Rd (Caulfield North) 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 25 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

145minA$8.54
Tram - 64
64
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from 61-Raynes St/Hawthorn Rd (Caulfield South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Caulfield South
  • 2
    Tram - 6464
    Wait for tram
    64
    Melbourne University
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    48a-Dandenong Rd/Hawthorn Rd (Caulfield North)
    ID 18432
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Malvern
    410 m • 6 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

By bus and train

To get from Caulfield South to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 625 bus from Hawthorn Rd/Aileen Ave (Caulfield South) station to Ormond Station/North Rd (Ormond) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON 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 38 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

158minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 625
625
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Hawthorn Rd/Aileen Ave (Caulfield South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hawthorn Rd/Aileen Ave (Caulfield South)
    ID 16398
    240 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 625625
    Wait for bus
    625
    Chadstone Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ormond Station/North Rd (Ormond)
    ID 6212
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ormond
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    29 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 South to Ballarat Central

The distance between Caulfield South, Melbourne and Ballarat Central, Melbourne is approximately 129.54 km, which can typically be travelled in 145 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Caulfield South 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 South

Caulfield South is located at Caulfield South, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Princes Park/Dover St (Caulfield South).

Bus stations close to Caulfield South:

  • Princes Park/Dover St (Caulfield South)
  • Hawthorn Rd/North Rd (Brighton East)
  • Nelson St/Dover St (Caulfield South)

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

By bus and train

To get from Caulfield South to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 625 bus from Hawthorn Rd/Aileen Ave (Caulfield South) station to Ormond Station/North Rd (Ormond) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON 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 38 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

158minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 625
625
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Hawthorn Rd/Aileen Ave (Caulfield South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hawthorn Rd/Aileen Ave (Caulfield South)
    ID 16398
    240 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 625625
    Wait for bus
    625
    Chadstone Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ormond Station/North Rd (Ormond)
    ID 6212
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ormond
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    29 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 South to Ballarat Central?

    The fastest way takes 145 minutes, using Bus line 64, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

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

    The alternative route takes 158 minutes, using Bus line 625, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • Is there a direct tram between Caulfield South 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 25 min.

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

    The 64 tram line goes from Melbourne University station near Caulfield South to 48a-Dandenong Rd/Hawthorn Rd (Caulfield North) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till 48a-Dandenong Rd/Hawthorn Rd (Caulfield North) station near Ballarat Central in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Caulfield South and Ballarat Central in Melbourne by tram and train is about 2 hr 25 min.

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

    Get on the 64 tram from the Melbourne University station near Caulfield South in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the tram at the 48a-Dandenong Rd/Hawthorn Rd (Caulfield North) station, which is closest to Ballarat Central in Melbourne.

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

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

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