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

By bus and train

To get from Dandenong South to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from Dandenong 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 16 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

196minA$13.84
Walk to train stationTrain - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Dandenong

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dandenong
    590 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    45 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

By bus

To get from Dandenong South to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 901 bus from Cheltenham Rd/George St (Dandenong) station to Avocet St/Blackburn 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 59 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

239minA$13.84
Bus - 901
901
Bus - 906
906
Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Cheltenham Rd/George St (Dandenong)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Dandenong South
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Avocet St/Blackburn Rd (Doncaster East)
    ID 4009
    75 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Whittenoom St/Blackburn Rd (Doncaster East)
    ID 4376
    10 m • 1 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
    31 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 Dandenong South to Ballarat Central

The distance between Dandenong South, Melbourne and Ballarat Central, Melbourne is approximately 151.16 km, which can typically be travelled in 196 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dandenong 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 Dandenong South

Dandenong South is located at Dandenong South, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Cheltenham Rd/George St (Dandenong).

Train stations close to Dandenong South:

  • Yarraman
  • Dandenong
  • Noble Park

Bus stations close to Dandenong South:

  • Cheltenham Rd/George St (Dandenong)
  • Keneally St/Cheltenham Rd (Dandenong)
  • Allen St/Cheltenham Rd (Dandenong)

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

To get from Dandenong South to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 901 bus from Cheltenham Rd/George St (Dandenong) station to Avocet St/Blackburn 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 59 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

239minA$13.84
Bus - 901
901
Bus - 906
906
Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Cheltenham Rd/George St (Dandenong)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Dandenong South
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Avocet St/Blackburn Rd (Doncaster East)
    ID 4009
    75 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Whittenoom St/Blackburn Rd (Doncaster East)
    ID 4376
    10 m • 1 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
    31 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 Dandenong South to Ballarat Central?

    The fastest way takes 196 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

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

    The alternative route takes 239 minutes, using Bus line 901, Bus line 906, Bus line BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • Is there a direct train between Dandenong 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 16 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Dandenong South and Ballarat Central in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 16 min.

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

    Get on the PAKENHAM train from the Dandenong station near Dandenong South in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the City (Flinders Street) stop, which is closest to Ballarat Central in Melbourne.

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

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

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