How to get from Melbourne Airport to Ballarat Central by bus and train?

From Melbourne Airport to Ballarat Central by bus and train

To get from Melbourne Airport to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr station to Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT train and finally take the 12 bus from Wendouree Station/Learmonth Rd station to Mair St/Midland Hwy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 50 min. The ride fare is A$28.29.

170minA$28.29
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Bus - 12
12
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr
    ID 45511
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESSMELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    City
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St
    ID 23175
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    690 m • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Wendouree
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wendouree Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:WED
    95 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wendouree Station/Learmonth Rd
    ID 45779
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Ballarat Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mair St/Midland Hwy
    ID 51543
    23 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ballarat Central
    Walk to
    Ballarat Central
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Melbourne Airport to Ballarat Central by bus and train via MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, BALLARAT and 11

To get from Melbourne Airport to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr station to Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT train and finally take the 11 bus from Wendouree Station/Learmonth Rd station to Doveton St/Sturt St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min. The ride fare is A$28.29.

172minA$28.29
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Bus - 11
11
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr
    ID 45511
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESSMELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    City
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St
    ID 23175
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    690 m • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Wendouree
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wendouree Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:WED
    95 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wendouree Station/Learmonth Rd
    ID 45779
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Ballarat Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Doveton St/Sturt St
    ID 35033
    23 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ballarat Central
    Walk to
    Ballarat Central
    210 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Airport to Ballarat Central

The distance between Melbourne Airport, Melbourne and Ballarat Central, Melbourne is approximately 150.48 km, which can typically be travelled in 170 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Airport 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 Melbourne Airport

Melbourne Airport is located at Melbourne Airport, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr.

Bus stations close to Melbourne Airport:

  • Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr
  • Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr
  • Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd

Public transport stations close to Ballarat Central, Melbourne

Ballarat Central is located at Ballarat Central, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is St Patricks Cathedral/Sturt St.

Train stations close to Ballarat Central:

  • Wendouree Railway Station

Bus stations close to Ballarat Central:

  • St Patricks Cathedral/Sturt St
  • St Andrews Church/Sturt St
  • Doveton St/Sturt St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Melbourne Airport to Ballarat Central by bus and train via MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, BALLARAT and 11

To get from Melbourne Airport to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr station to Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT train and finally take the 11 bus from Wendouree Station/Learmonth Rd station to Doveton St/Sturt St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min. The ride fare is A$28.29.

172minA$28.29
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Bus - 11
11
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr
    ID 45511
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESSMELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    City
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St
    ID 23175
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    690 m • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Wendouree
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wendouree Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:WED
    95 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wendouree Station/Learmonth Rd
    ID 45779
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Ballarat Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Doveton St/Sturt St
    ID 35033
    23 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ballarat Central
    Walk to
    Ballarat Central
    210 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 170 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, Bus line BALLARAT, Bus line 12.

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

    The alternative route takes 172 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, Bus line BALLARAT, Bus line 11.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 50 min.

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

    The MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus line goes from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr station near Melbourne Airport to City station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till City station near Ballarat Central in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Melbourne Airport and Ballarat Central in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 50 min.

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

    Get on the MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus from the Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr stop near Melbourne Airport in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the City stop, which is closest to Ballarat Central in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Melbourne Airport to Ballarat Central?

    The ride from Melbourne Airport to Ballarat Central costs A$28.29.