How to get from East Melbourne to Ballarat Central by train and tram?

By train and tram

To get from East Melbourne to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, take the 12 tram from 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne) station to 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. Next, 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 1 hr 55 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

115minA$8.54
Tram - 12
12
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    East Melbourne
  • 2
    Tram - 1212
    Wait for tram
    12
    St Kilda (Fitzroy St)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17905
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    200 m • 3 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
    83 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ballarat Central
    Walk to
    Ballarat Central
    510 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from East Melbourne to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, take the 402 bus from St Vincent's Hospital/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne) station to Footscray station. Next, take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Footscray station to Ballarat Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 2 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

122minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 402
402
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from St Vincent's Hospital/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne)

Step by Step

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    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Vincent's Hospital/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne)
    ID 50836
    120 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 402402
    Wait for bus
    402
    Footscray
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Footscray
    34 min
  • 4
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    75 min
  • 6
    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 East Melbourne to Ballarat Central

The distance between East Melbourne, Melbourne and Ballarat Central, Melbourne is approximately 116.85 km, which can typically be travelled in 115 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Melbourne to Ballarat Central by train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to East Melbourne

East Melbourne is located at East Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (Fitzroy).

Bus stations close to East Melbourne:

  • Victoria St/Rathdowne St (Carlton)
  • Eye & Ear Hospital/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne)
  • St Vincent's Hospital/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne)

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 and train

To get from East Melbourne to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, take the 402 bus from St Vincent's Hospital/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne) station to Footscray station. Next, take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Footscray station to Ballarat Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 2 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

122minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 402
402
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from St Vincent's Hospital/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Vincent's Hospital/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne)
    ID 50836
    120 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 402402
    Wait for bus
    402
    Footscray
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Footscray
    34 min
  • 4
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    75 min
  • 6
    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 East Melbourne to Ballarat Central?

    The fastest way takes 115 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

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

    The alternative route takes 122 minutes, using Bus line 402, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • Is there a direct tram between East Melbourne and Ballarat Central in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 55 min.

  • Which tram line goes from East Melbourne to Ballarat Central in Melbourne?

    The 12 tram line goes from St Kilda (Fitzroy St) station near East Melbourne to 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station near Ballarat Central in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between East Melbourne and Ballarat Central in Melbourne by tram and train is about 1 hr 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near East Melbourne to get to Ballarat Central in Melbourne?

    Get on the 12 tram from the St Kilda (Fitzroy St) station near East Melbourne in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the tram at the 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station, which is closest to Ballarat Central in Melbourne.

  • How much is the tram fare from East Melbourne to Ballarat Central?

    The ride from East Melbourne to Ballarat Central costs A$8.54.

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