How to get from Mernda to Ballarat Central by bus and tram?

By bus and tram

To get from Mernda to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one tram line: take the 382 bus from Vittorio Rd/Schotters Rd (Mernda) station to Browning St/Plenty Rd (Bundoora) 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 3 hr 23 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

203minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - 382
382
Tram - 86
86
Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Vittorio Rd/Schotters Rd (Mernda)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vittorio Rd/Schotters Rd (Mernda)
    ID 51701
    170 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 382382
    Wait for bus
    382
    Northland Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Browning St/Plenty Rd (Bundoora)
    ID 1775
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    58-Browning St/Plenty Rd (Kingsbury)
    ID 4497
    10 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
    56 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

By bus

To get from Mernda to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 382 bus from Vittorio Rd/Schotters Rd (Mernda) station to Northland Sc/Murray Rd (Preston) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 903 bus and finally 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 4 hr 3 min. The ride fare is A$18.20.

243minA$18.20
Walk to bus stationBus - 382
382
Bus - 903
903
Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Vittorio Rd/Schotters Rd (Mernda)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vittorio Rd/Schotters Rd (Mernda)
    ID 51701
    170 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 382382
    Wait for bus
    382
    Northland Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Northland Sc/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 47161
    58 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Northland Sc/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 47159
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 40946
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunshine Railway Station (Sunshine)
    ID 22241
    250 m • 4 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
    70 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 Mernda to Ballarat Central

The distance between Mernda, Melbourne and Ballarat Central, Melbourne is approximately 154.75 km, which can typically be travelled in 203 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mernda to Ballarat Central by bus and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Mernda

Mernda is located at Mernda, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Greig Dr/Mernda Village Dr (Mernda).

Train stations close to Mernda:

  • Hawkstowe
  • Mernda

Bus stations close to Mernda:

  • Greig Dr/Mernda Village Dr (Mernda)
  • Mernda Adventure Park/Mernda Village Dr (Mernda)
  • Creek Park/Mernda Village Dr (Mernda)

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

By bus

To get from Mernda to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 382 bus from Vittorio Rd/Schotters Rd (Mernda) station to Northland Sc/Murray Rd (Preston) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 903 bus and finally 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 4 hr 3 min. The ride fare is A$18.20.

243minA$18.20
Walk to bus stationBus - 382
382
Bus - 903
903
Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Vittorio Rd/Schotters Rd (Mernda)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vittorio Rd/Schotters Rd (Mernda)
    ID 51701
    170 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 382382
    Wait for bus
    382
    Northland Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Northland Sc/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 47161
    58 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Northland Sc/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 47159
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 40946
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunshine Railway Station (Sunshine)
    ID 22241
    250 m • 4 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
    70 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 Mernda to Ballarat Central?

    The fastest way takes 203 minutes, using Bus line 382, Bus line 86, Bus line BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

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

    The alternative route takes 243 minutes, using Bus line 382, Bus line 903, Bus line BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 23 min.

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

    The 382 bus line goes from Vittorio Rd/Schotters Rd (Mernda) station near Mernda to Northland Sc station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one tram line till Northland Sc station near Ballarat Central in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Mernda and Ballarat Central in Melbourne by bus and tram is about 3 hr 23 min.

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

    Get on the 382 bus from the Vittorio Rd/Schotters Rd (Mernda) stop near Mernda in Melbourne.

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

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

  • How much is the total bus and tram fare from Mernda to Ballarat Central?

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

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