How to get from Lalor to Ballarat Central by train?

By train

To get from Lalor to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the MERNDA train from Lalor 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 28 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

148minA$13.84
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Lalor

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Lalor
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    37 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
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Public transport directions from Lalor to Ballarat Central

The distance between Lalor, Melbourne and Ballarat Central, Melbourne is approximately 135.26 km, which can typically be travelled in 148 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lalor 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 Lalor

Lalor is located at Lalor, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Lalor Station/Station St (Lalor).

Train stations close to Lalor:

  • Keon Park
  • Ruthven
  • Lalor

Bus stations close to Lalor:

  • Lalor Station/Station St (Lalor)
  • Lalor Station/High St (Lalor)
  • Robert St/High St (Lalor)

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 Lalor to Ballarat Central?

    The fastest way takes 148 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line MERNDA, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 28 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Lalor and Ballarat Central in Melbourne by train is about 2 hr 28 min.

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

    Get on the MERNDA train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Lalor in Melbourne.

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

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

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

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

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