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

From Epping to Ballarat Central by bus and train

To get from Epping to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 901 bus from Northern Hospital/Cooper St (Epping) station to Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus 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 36 min. The ride fare is A$31.59.

216minA$31.59
Bus - 901
901
Bus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Northern Hospital/Cooper St (Epping)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Epping
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 47996
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 48578
    400 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESSMELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    City
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 23175
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    89 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ballarat Central
    Walk to
    Ballarat Central
    510 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Epping to Ballarat Central by bus and train via 901, CRAIGIEBURN and BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON

To get from Epping to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 901 bus from Northern Hospital/Cooper St (Epping) station to Roxburgh Park Station/Thomas Brunton Pde (Roxburgh Park) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN 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 36 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

216minA$13.84
Bus - 901
901
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Northern Hospital/Cooper St (Epping)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Epping
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Roxburgh Park Station/Thomas Brunton Pde (Roxburgh Park)
    ID 376840
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Roxburgh Park
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flagstaff
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    920 m • 12 min
  • 8
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    89 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 Epping to Ballarat Central

The distance between Epping, Melbourne and Ballarat Central, Melbourne is approximately 160.3 km, which can typically be travelled in 216 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Epping 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 Epping

Epping is located at Epping, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Northern Hospital (Epping).

Train stations close to Epping:

  • Lalor
  • Thomastown
  • Epping

Bus stations close to Epping:

  • Northern Hospital (Epping)
  • Epping Plaza Sc/Cooper St (Epping)
  • Cooper St/Miller St (Epping)

Public transport stations close to Ballarat Central, Melbourne

Ballarat Central is located at Ballarat Central, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Ballarat Station/Lydiard St N (Ballarat Central).

Train stations close to Ballarat Central:

  • Ballarat Station
  • Wendouree

Bus stations close to Ballarat Central:

  • Ballarat Station/Lydiard St N (Ballarat Central)
  • Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
  • Ballarat Bus Interchange (Soldiers Hill)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Epping to Ballarat Central by bus and train via 901, CRAIGIEBURN and BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON

To get from Epping to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 901 bus from Northern Hospital/Cooper St (Epping) station to Roxburgh Park Station/Thomas Brunton Pde (Roxburgh Park) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN 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 36 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

216minA$13.84
Bus - 901
901
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Northern Hospital/Cooper St (Epping)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Epping
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Roxburgh Park Station/Thomas Brunton Pde (Roxburgh Park)
    ID 376840
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Roxburgh Park
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flagstaff
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    920 m • 12 min
  • 8
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    89 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 Epping to Ballarat Central?

    The fastest way takes 216 minutes, using Bus line 901, Bus line MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

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

    The alternative route takes 216 minutes, using Bus line 901, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • Is there a direct bus between Epping 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 36 min.

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

    The 901 bus line goes from Melbourne Airport station near Epping to Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) station near Ballarat Central in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Epping and Ballarat Central in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 36 min.

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

    Get on the 901 bus from the Melbourne Airport stop near Epping in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) station, which is closest to Ballarat Central in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Epping to Ballarat Central costs A$31.59.

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