How to get from Launching Place to Ballarat Central by bus and train?

From Launching Place to Ballarat Central by bus and train

To get from Launching Place to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 683 bus from Wickhams Rd/Warburton Hwy (Launching Place) station to Lilydale Station/Main St (Lilydale) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE 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 33 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

213minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - 683
683
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Wickhams Rd/Warburton Hwy (Launching Place)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wickhams Rd/Warburton Hwy (Launching Place)
    ID 7417
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 683683
    Wait for bus
    683
    Chirnside Park Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lilydale Station/Main St (Lilydale)
    ID 28198
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lilydale
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    53 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 Launching Place to Ballarat Central

The distance between Launching Place, Melbourne and Ballarat Central, Melbourne is approximately 176.01 km, which can typically be travelled in 213 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Launching Place 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 Launching Place

Launching Place is located at Launching Place, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Lusatia Park Rd/Warburton Hwy (Woori Yallock).

Bus stations close to Launching Place:

  • Lusatia Park Rd/Warburton Hwy (Woori Yallock)
  • Cairncroft Ave/Warburton Hwy (Launching Place)
  • Allsops Rd/Warburton Hwy (Woori Yallock)

Public transport stations close to Ballarat Central, Melbourne

Ballarat Central is located at Ballarat Central, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Ballarat Bus Interchange (Soldiers Hill).

Train stations close to Ballarat Central:

  • Wendouree
  • Ballarat Station

Bus stations close to Ballarat Central:

  • Ballarat Bus Interchange (Soldiers Hill)
  • St Patricks Cathedral/Sturt St (Ballarat Central)
  • St Andrews Church/Sturt St (Ballarat Central)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Launching Place to Ballarat Central?

    The fastest way takes 213 minutes, using Bus line 683, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT.

  • Is there a direct bus between Launching Place 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 33 min.

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

    The 683 bus line goes from Wickhams Rd/Warburton Hwy (Launching Place) station near Launching Place to Chirnside Park Sc station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Chirnside Park Sc station near Ballarat Central in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Launching Place and Ballarat Central in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 33 min.

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

    Get on the 683 bus from the Wickhams Rd/Warburton Hwy (Launching Place) stop near Launching Place in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Chirnside Park Sc station, which is closest to Ballarat Central in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Launching Place to Ballarat Central?

    The ride from Launching Place to Ballarat Central costs A$13.84.

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