How to get from Ferny Creek to Ballarat Central by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Ferny Creek to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 688 bus from Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd/Old Main Rd (Ferny Creek) station to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Southern Cross station to Ballarat Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 5 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

185minA$13.84
Bus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd/Old Main Rd (Ferny Creek)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ferny Creek
  • 2
    Bus - 688688
    Wait for bus
    688
    Upper Ferntree Gully
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)
    ID 18863
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Upper Ferntree Gully
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    52 min
  • 7
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    88 min
  • 9
    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 Ferny Creek to Ballarat Central

The distance between Ferny Creek, Melbourne and Ballarat Central, Melbourne is approximately 158.4 km, which can typically be travelled in 185 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ferny Creek 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 Ferny Creek

Ferny Creek is located at Ferny Creek, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd/Old Main Rd (Ferny Creek).

Train stations close to Ferny Creek:

  • Belgrave
  • Upper Ferntree Gully
  • Tecoma

Bus stations close to Ferny Creek:

  • Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd/Old Main Rd (Ferny Creek)
  • Mast Gully Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Ferny Creek)
  • Fernbrook Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Ferny Creek)

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)

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 185 minutes, using Bus line 688, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT.

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

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

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

    The 688 bus line goes from Upper Ferntree Gully station near Ferny Creek to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station near Ballarat Central in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Ferny Creek and Ballarat Central in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 5 min.

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

    Get on the 688 bus from the Upper Ferntree Gully stop near Ferny Creek in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station, which is closest to Ballarat Central in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Ferny Creek to Ballarat Central?

    The ride from Ferny Creek to Ballarat Central costs A$13.84.

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