How to get from Heidelberg West to Ballarat Central by bus?

From Heidelberg West to Ballarat Central by bus

To get from Heidelberg West to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, take the 903 bus from Southern Rd/Oriel Rd (Heidelberg West) station to Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station. Next, take the BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON bus from Sunshine Railway Station (Sunshine) station to Ballarat Railway Station (Ballarat Central) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min. The ride fare is A$16.00.

146minA$16.00
Bus - 903
903
Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Southern Rd/Oriel Rd (Heidelberg West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Heidelberg West
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 40946
    56 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunshine Railway Station (Sunshine)
    ID 22241
    250 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for bus
    BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station (Ballarat Central)
    ID 20293
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ballarat Central
    Walk to
    Ballarat Central
    510 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Heidelberg West to Ballarat Central by bus and tram

To get from Heidelberg West to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one tram line: take the 250 bus from Malahang Reserve/Oriel Rd (Heidelberg West) station to Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde (Clifton Hill) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 86 tram and finally take the BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station to Ballarat Railway Station (Ballarat Central) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 39 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

159minA$13.84
Bus - 250
250
Tram - 86
86
Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Malahang Reserve/Oriel Rd (Heidelberg West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Heidelberg West
  • 2
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    City (Queen St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde (Clifton Hill)
    ID 672
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    25-Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde (Clifton Hill)
    ID 6120
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 8686
    Wait for tram
    86
    Waterfront City Docklands
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    120-Lonsdale St/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 18189
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for bus
    BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station (Ballarat Central)
    ID 20293
    83 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 Heidelberg West to Ballarat Central

The distance between Heidelberg West, Melbourne and Ballarat Central, Melbourne is approximately 136.49 km, which can typically be travelled in 146 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Heidelberg West to Ballarat Central by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Heidelberg West

Heidelberg West is located at Heidelberg West, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Southern Rd/Oriel Rd (Heidelberg West).

Train stations close to Heidelberg West:

  • Rosanna
  • Heidelberg

Bus stations close to Heidelberg West:

  • Southern Rd/Oriel Rd (Heidelberg West)
  • Oriel Rd/Southern Rd (Heidelberg West)
  • Malahang Pde/Oriel Rd (Heidelberg West)

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

From Heidelberg West to Ballarat Central by bus and tram

To get from Heidelberg West to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one tram line: take the 250 bus from Malahang Reserve/Oriel Rd (Heidelberg West) station to Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde (Clifton Hill) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 86 tram and finally take the BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station to Ballarat Railway Station (Ballarat Central) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 39 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

159minA$13.84
Bus - 250
250
Tram - 86
86
Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Malahang Reserve/Oriel Rd (Heidelberg West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Heidelberg West
  • 2
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    City (Queen St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde (Clifton Hill)
    ID 672
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    25-Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde (Clifton Hill)
    ID 6120
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 8686
    Wait for tram
    86
    Waterfront City Docklands
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    120-Lonsdale St/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 18189
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for bus
    BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station (Ballarat Central)
    ID 20293
    83 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 Heidelberg West to Ballarat Central?

    The fastest way takes 146 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

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

    The alternative route takes 159 minutes, using Bus line 250, Bus line 86, Bus line BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg West and Ballarat Central in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 26 min.

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

    The 903 bus line goes from Altona station near Heidelberg West to Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station near Ballarat Central in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Heidelberg West to Ballarat Central in Melbourne by bus?

    The total travel time between Heidelberg West and Ballarat Central in Melbourne by bus is about 2 hr 26 min.

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

    Get on the 903 bus from the Altona stop near Heidelberg West in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) stop, which is closest to Ballarat Central in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Heidelberg West to Ballarat Central?

    The ride from Heidelberg West to Ballarat Central costs A$16.00.

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