How to get from Dixons Creek to Ballarat Central by bus and train?

From Dixons Creek to Ballarat Central by bus and train

To get from Dixons Creek to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 685 bus from Tarrawarra Abbey/Healesville-Yarra Glen Rd (Tarrawarra) station to Lilydale Station/West William St (Lilydale) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE 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 3 hr 30 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

210minA$13.84
Bus - 685
685
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Tarrawarra Abbey/Healesville-Yarra Glen Rd (Tarrawarra)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Dixons Creek
  • 2
    Bus - 685685
    Wait for bus
    685
    Lilydale
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lilydale Station/West William St (Lilydale)
    ID 28195
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lilydale
    220 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    54 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
    91 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 Dixons Creek to Ballarat Central

The distance between Dixons Creek, Melbourne and Ballarat Central, Melbourne is approximately 175.11 km, which can typically be travelled in 210 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dixons Creek 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 Dixons Creek

Dixons Creek is located at Dixons Creek, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Tarrawarra Abbey/Healesville-Yarra Glen Rd (Tarrawarra).

Bus stations close to Dixons Creek:

  • Tarrawarra Abbey/Healesville-Yarra Glen Rd (Tarrawarra)

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Dixons Creek to Ballarat Central?

    The fastest way takes 210 minutes, using Bus line 685, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 30 min.

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

    The 685 bus line goes from Lilydale station near Dixons Creek to Lilydale Station/West William St (Lilydale) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Lilydale Station/West William St (Lilydale) station near Ballarat Central in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Dixons Creek and Ballarat Central in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 30 min.

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

    Get on the 685 bus from the Lilydale stop near Dixons Creek in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Lilydale Station/West William St (Lilydale) station, which is closest to Ballarat Central in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Dixons Creek to Ballarat Central costs A$13.84.

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