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

From Mooroolbark to Ballarat Central by bus and train

To get from Mooroolbark to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LILYDALE train from Mooroolbark station to Ringwood station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train 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 12 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

192minA$13.84
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Mooroolbark

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Mooroolbark
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    19 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    53 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    260 m • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for bus
    BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station (Ballarat Central)
    ID 20293
    83 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 Mooroolbark to Ballarat Central

The distance between Mooroolbark, Melbourne and Ballarat Central, Melbourne is approximately 152.66 km, which can typically be travelled in 192 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mooroolbark 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 Mooroolbark

Mooroolbark is located at Mooroolbark, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Diane Cres/Manchester Rd (Mooroolbark).

Train stations close to Mooroolbark:

  • Mooroolbark
  • Croydon

Bus stations close to Mooroolbark:

  • Diane Cres/Manchester Rd (Mooroolbark)
  • Kalimna St/Manchester Rd (Mooroolbark)
  • Mcdermott Ave/Manchester Rd (Mooroolbark)

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)

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 192 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

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

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

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

    The LILYDALE train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Mooroolbark to Ringwood station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Ringwood station near Ballarat Central in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Mooroolbark and Ballarat Central in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 12 min.

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

    Get on the LILYDALE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Mooroolbark in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the Ringwood stop, which is closest to Ballarat Central in Melbourne.

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

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

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