How to get from Montrose to Ballarat Central by bus and train?

From Montrose to Ballarat Central by bus and train

To get from Montrose to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 679 bus from Montrose Cfa/Mt Dandenong Rd (Montrose) station to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) 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 3 hr 13 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

193minA$13.84
Bus - 679
679
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Montrose Cfa/Mt Dandenong Rd (Montrose)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Montrose
  • 2
    Bus - 679679
    Wait for bus
    679
    Ringwood
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 21005
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ringwood
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    38 min
  • 7
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    90 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 Montrose to Ballarat Central
The distance between Montrose, Melbourne and Ballarat Central, Melbourne is approximately 154.23 km, which can typically be travelled in 193 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Montrose 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 Montrose

Montrose is located at Montrose, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Montrose Cfa/Mt Dandenong Rd (Montrose).

Train stations close to Montrose:

  • Mooroolbark

Bus stations close to Montrose:

  • Montrose Cfa/Mt Dandenong Rd (Montrose)
  • Montrose Rd/Mt Dandenong Rd (Montrose)
  • Mt Dandenong Rd/Montrose Rd (Montrose)
Public transport stations close to Ballarat Central, Melbourne

Ballarat Central is located at Ballarat Central, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Ballarat Station/Lydiard St N (Ballarat Central).

Train stations close to Ballarat Central:

  • Wendouree
  • Ballarat Station

Bus stations close to Ballarat Central:

  • Ballarat Station/Lydiard St N (Ballarat Central)
  • Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
  • Ballarat Railway Station (Ballarat Central)
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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 193 minutes, using Bus line 679, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • Is there a direct bus between Montrose 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 13 min.

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

    The 679 bus line goes from Ringwood station near Montrose to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station near Ballarat Central in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Montrose and Ballarat Central in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 13 min.

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

    Get on the 679 bus from the Ringwood stop near Montrose in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station, which is closest to Ballarat Central in Melbourne.

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

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

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