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

By bus and train

To get from Doveton to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 843 bus from Linden Place Sc/Power Rd (Doveton) station to Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 9 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

189minA$13.84
Bus - 843
843
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Linden Place Sc/Power Rd (Doveton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Doveton
  • 2
    Bus - 843843
    Wait for bus
    843
    Dandenong Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
    ID 19818
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dandenong
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    260 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARATMELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Mildura
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ballarat Central
    Walk to
    Ballarat Central
    450 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 845, PAKENHAM and MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT

To get from Doveton to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 845 bus from Linden Place Sc/Power Rd (Doveton) station to Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 29 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

209minA$13.84
Bus - 845
845
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Linden Place Sc/Power Rd (Doveton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Doveton
  • 2
    Bus - 845845
    Wait for bus
    845
    Dandenong
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
    ID 19818
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dandenong
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    260 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARATMELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Mildura
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ballarat Central
    Walk to
    Ballarat Central
    450 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Doveton to Ballarat Central

The distance between Doveton, Melbourne and Ballarat Central, Melbourne is approximately 149.6 km, which can typically be travelled in 189 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Doveton 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 Doveton

Doveton is located at Doveton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Plum St/Power Rd (Doveton).

Train stations close to Doveton:

  • Yarraman
  • Dandenong

Bus stations close to Doveton:

  • Plum St/Power Rd (Doveton)
  • Doveton Baptist Church/Kidds Rd (Doveton)
  • Pittosporum Gr/Power Rd (Doveton)

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

Alternative route by bus and train via 845, PAKENHAM and MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT

To get from Doveton to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 845 bus from Linden Place Sc/Power Rd (Doveton) station to Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 29 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

209minA$13.84
Bus - 845
845
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Linden Place Sc/Power Rd (Doveton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Doveton
  • 2
    Bus - 845845
    Wait for bus
    845
    Dandenong
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
    ID 19818
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dandenong
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    260 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARATMELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Mildura
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ballarat Central
    Walk to
    Ballarat Central
    450 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 189 minutes, using Bus line 843, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT.

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

    The alternative route takes 209 minutes, using Bus line 845, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 9 min.

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

    The 843 bus line goes from Dandenong Station station near Doveton to Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) station near Ballarat Central in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Doveton and Ballarat Central in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 9 min.

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

    Get on the 843 bus from the Dandenong Station stop near Doveton in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) stop, which is closest to Ballarat Central in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Doveton to Ballarat Central costs A$13.84.

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