How to get from Fawkner to Ballarat Central by train?

By train

To get from Fawkner to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the UPFIELD train from Gowrie station to North Melbourne station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally 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 5 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

125minA$13.84
Train - UPFIELD
UPFIELD
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Gowrie

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Fawkner
  • 2
    Train - UPFIELDUPFIELD
    Wait for train
    UPFIELD
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne
    23 min
  • 4
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    4 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
    75 min
  • 8
    Walk to Ballarat Central
    Walk to
    Ballarat Central
    510 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via UPFIELD, WERRIBEE and BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON

To get from Fawkner to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the UPFIELD train from Gowrie station to North Melbourne station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WERRIBEE train and finally 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 5 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

125minA$13.84
Train - UPFIELD
UPFIELD
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Gowrie

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Fawkner
  • 2
    Train - UPFIELDUPFIELD
    Wait for train
    UPFIELD
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne
    23 min
  • 4
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    6 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
    75 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 Fawkner to Ballarat Central

The distance between Fawkner, Melbourne and Ballarat Central, Melbourne is approximately 125.78 km, which can typically be travelled in 125 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Fawkner 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 Fawkner

Fawkner is located at Fawkner, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Gowrie Station/Sages Rd (Glenroy).

Train stations close to Fawkner:

  • Merlynston
  • Fawkner

Bus stations close to Fawkner:

  • Gowrie Station/Sages Rd (Glenroy)
  • Gowrie Station/Sydney Rd (Fawkner)
  • 29 Sages Rd (Fawkner)

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 train via UPFIELD, WERRIBEE and BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON

To get from Fawkner to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the UPFIELD train from Gowrie station to North Melbourne station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WERRIBEE train and finally 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 5 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

125minA$13.84
Train - UPFIELD
UPFIELD
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Gowrie

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Fawkner
  • 2
    Train - UPFIELDUPFIELD
    Wait for train
    UPFIELD
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne
    23 min
  • 4
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    6 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
    75 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 Fawkner to Ballarat Central?

    The fastest way takes 125 minutes, using Bus line UPFIELD, Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

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

    The alternative route takes 125 minutes, using Bus line UPFIELD, Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 5 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Fawkner and Ballarat Central in Melbourne by train is about 2 hr 5 min.

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

    Get on the UPFIELD train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Fawkner in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the North Melbourne station, which is closest to Ballarat Central in Melbourne.

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

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

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