How to get from Macleod to Ballarat Central by train?

From Macleod to Ballarat Central by train

To get from Macleod to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Macleod 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 12 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

132minA$13.84
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Macleod

Step by Step

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    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Macleod
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    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
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    City (Flinders Street)
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    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    31 min
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    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
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    Mernda
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    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 min
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    Ballarat
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    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

Alternative route from Macleod to Ballarat Central by train via HURSTBRIDGE, LILYDALE and BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON

To get from Macleod to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Macleod station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE 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 12 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

132minA$13.84
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Macleod

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Macleod
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    31 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 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 Macleod to Ballarat Central

The distance between Macleod, Melbourne and Ballarat Central, Melbourne is approximately 132.29 km, which can typically be travelled in 132 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Macleod 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 Macleod

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

Train stations close to Macleod:

  • Watsonia
  • Rosanna
  • Macleod

Bus stations close to Macleod:

  • Macleod Railway Station/Mcnamara St (Macleod)
  • Carwarp St/Erskine Rd (Macleod)
  • Jacka St/Macleod Pde (Macleod)

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 from Macleod to Ballarat Central by train via HURSTBRIDGE, LILYDALE and BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON

To get from Macleod to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Macleod station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE 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 12 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

132minA$13.84
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Macleod

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Macleod
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    31 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 132 minutes, using Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line MERNDA, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

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

    The alternative route takes 132 minutes, using Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 12 min.

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

    The HURSTBRIDGE train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Macleod 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 Macleod to Ballarat Central in Melbourne by train?

    The total travel time between Macleod and Ballarat Central in Melbourne by train is about 2 hr 12 min.

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

    Get on the HURSTBRIDGE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Macleod in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Macleod 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 Macleod to Ballarat Central?

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

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