How to get from Eltham to Ballarat Central by train?

From Eltham to Ballarat Central by train

To get from Eltham to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Eltham station to Flinders Street 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 31 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

151minA$13.84
Walk to train stationTrain - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Eltham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Eltham
    220 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    45 min
  • 4
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 min
  • 6
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    83 min
  • 8
    Walk to Ballarat Central
    Walk to
    Ballarat Central
    510 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Eltham to Ballarat Central by train via HURSTBRIDGE, LILYDALE and BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON

To get from Eltham to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Eltham station to Flinders Street 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 2 hr 31 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

151minA$13.84
Walk to train stationTrain - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Eltham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Eltham
    220 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    45 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 min
  • 6
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    83 min
  • 8
    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 Eltham to Ballarat Central

The distance between Eltham, Melbourne and Ballarat Central, Melbourne is approximately 142.1 km, which can typically be travelled in 151 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Eltham to Ballarat Central by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Eltham

Eltham is located at Eltham, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Library Pl/Main Rd (Eltham).

Train stations close to Eltham:

  • Eltham
  • Montmorency
  • Greensborough

Bus stations close to Eltham:

  • Library Pl/Main Rd (Eltham)
  • Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham)
  • Alistair Knox Park/Main Rd (Eltham)

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 from Eltham to Ballarat Central by train via HURSTBRIDGE, LILYDALE and BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON

To get from Eltham to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Eltham station to Flinders Street 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 2 hr 31 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

151minA$13.84
Walk to train stationTrain - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Eltham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Eltham
    220 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    45 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 min
  • 6
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    83 min
  • 8
    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 Eltham to Ballarat Central?

    The fastest way takes 151 minutes, using Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line MERNDA, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

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

    The alternative route takes 151 minutes, using Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • Is there a direct train between Eltham and Ballarat Central in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 31 min.

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

    The HURSTBRIDGE train line goes from Eltham station near Eltham to City (Flinders Street) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till City (Flinders Street) station near Ballarat Central in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Eltham and Ballarat Central in Melbourne by train is about 2 hr 31 min.

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

    Get on the HURSTBRIDGE train from the Eltham station near Eltham in Melbourne.

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

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

  • How much is the train fare from Eltham to Ballarat Central?

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

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