How to get from Coburg to Ballarat Central by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Coburg to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, take the 903 bus from Nicholson St/Bell St (Coburg) station to Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station. Next, take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Sunshine station to Ballarat Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 29 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

149minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Nicholson St/Bell St (Coburg)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nicholson St/Bell St (Coburg)
    ID 2266
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 40946
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunshine
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ballarat Central
    Walk to
    Ballarat Central
    510 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train and tram

To get from Coburg to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 1 tram from 135-Bell St/Nicholson St (Coburg) station to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA 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 - 1
1
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from 135-Bell St/Nicholson St (Coburg)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Coburg
  • 2
    Tram - 11
    Wait for tram
    1
    South Melbourne Beach
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19499
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 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 Coburg to Ballarat Central

The distance between Coburg, Melbourne and Ballarat Central, Melbourne is approximately 126.92 km, which can typically be travelled in 149 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Coburg 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 Coburg

Coburg is located at Coburg, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 134-Merribell Ave/Nicholson St (Coburg).

Bus stations close to Coburg:

  • Raymond St/Elizabeth St (Preston)
  • Goff St/Elizabeth St (Coburg)
  • Salisbury St/Bell St (Coburg)

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 train and tram

To get from Coburg to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 1 tram from 135-Bell St/Nicholson St (Coburg) station to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA 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 - 1
1
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from 135-Bell St/Nicholson St (Coburg)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Coburg
  • 2
    Tram - 11
    Wait for tram
    1
    South Melbourne Beach
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19499
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 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 Coburg to Ballarat Central?

    The fastest way takes 149 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

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

    The alternative route takes 137 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line MERNDA, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • Is there a direct bus between Coburg and Ballarat Central in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 29 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Coburg to Ballarat Central in Melbourne?

    The 903 bus line goes from Nicholson St/Bell St (Coburg) station near Coburg to Altona station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Altona station near Ballarat Central in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Coburg and Ballarat Central in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Coburg to get to Ballarat Central in Melbourne?

    Get on the 903 bus from the Nicholson St/Bell St (Coburg) stop near Coburg in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Coburg and Ballarat Central in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Altona station, which is closest to Ballarat Central in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Coburg to Ballarat Central?

    The ride from Coburg to Ballarat Central costs A$8.54.

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