How to get from Clayton South to Ballarat Central by bus and train?

From Clayton South to Ballarat Central by bus and train

To get from Clayton South to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from Westall station to Caulfield station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station to Ballarat Railway Station (Ballarat Central) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 6 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

186minA$13.84
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Westall

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Clayton South
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    50 min
  • 4
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    19 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    260 m • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for bus
    BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station (Ballarat Central)
    ID 20293
    83 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ballarat Central
    Walk to
    Ballarat Central
    510 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Clayton South to Ballarat Central by bus

To get from Clayton South to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 902 bus from Springvale Station/Springvale Rd (Springvale) station to Blackburn Rd/Doncaster Rd (Doncaster East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 906 bus and finally take the BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station to Ballarat Railway Station (Ballarat Central) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 44 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

224minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - 902
902
Bus - 906
906
Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Springvale Station/Springvale Rd (Springvale)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Springvale Station/Springvale Rd (Springvale)
    ID 1634
    1.75 km • 22 min
  • 2
    Bus - 902902
    Wait for bus
    902
    Airport West
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Blackburn Rd/Doncaster Rd (Doncaster East)
    ID 4349
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Doncaster Rd/Blackburn Rd (Doncaster East)
    ID 4379
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 906906
    Wait for bus
    906
    City (King/Lonsdale Sts)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
    ID 43718
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    330 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for bus
    BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station (Ballarat Central)
    ID 20293
    83 min
  • 10
    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 Clayton South to Ballarat Central

The distance between Clayton South, Melbourne and Ballarat Central, Melbourne is approximately 142.13 km, which can typically be travelled in 186 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Clayton South to Ballarat Central by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Clayton South

Clayton South is located at Clayton South, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Westall Station/Rayhur St (Clayton South).

Train stations close to Clayton South:

  • Sandown Park
  • Springvale
  • Clayton

Bus stations close to Clayton South:

  • Westall Station/Rayhur St (Clayton South)
  • Westall Sc/Rosebank Ave (Clayton South)
  • Brady Ave/Rosebank Ave (Clayton 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

From Clayton South to Ballarat Central by bus

To get from Clayton South to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 902 bus from Springvale Station/Springvale Rd (Springvale) station to Blackburn Rd/Doncaster Rd (Doncaster East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 906 bus and finally take the BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station to Ballarat Railway Station (Ballarat Central) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 44 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

224minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - 902
902
Bus - 906
906
Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Springvale Station/Springvale Rd (Springvale)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Springvale Station/Springvale Rd (Springvale)
    ID 1634
    1.75 km • 22 min
  • 2
    Bus - 902902
    Wait for bus
    902
    Airport West
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Blackburn Rd/Doncaster Rd (Doncaster East)
    ID 4349
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Doncaster Rd/Blackburn Rd (Doncaster East)
    ID 4379
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 906906
    Wait for bus
    906
    City (King/Lonsdale Sts)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
    ID 43718
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    330 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for bus
    BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station (Ballarat Central)
    ID 20293
    83 min
  • 10
    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 Clayton South to Ballarat Central?

    The fastest way takes 186 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

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

    The alternative route takes 224 minutes, using Bus line 902, Bus line 906, Bus line BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • Is there a direct train between Clayton South and Ballarat Central in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 6 min.

  • Which train line goes from Clayton South to Ballarat Central in Melbourne?

    The PAKENHAM train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Clayton South to Caulfield station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Caulfield station near Ballarat Central in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Clayton South and Ballarat Central in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Clayton South to get to Ballarat Central in Melbourne?

    Get on the PAKENHAM train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Clayton South in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the Caulfield stop, which is closest to Ballarat Central in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Clayton South to Ballarat Central?

    The ride from Clayton South to Ballarat Central costs A$13.84.

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