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

By bus and train

To get from Pakenham to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, take the TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL train from Pakenham station to Southern Cross station. Next, 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 39 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

219minA$13.84
Walk to train stationTrain - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Pakenham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Pakenham
    150 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELLTRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Wait for train
    TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    63 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for bus
    BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station (Ballarat Central)
    ID 20293
    83 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ballarat Central
    Walk to
    Ballarat Central
    510 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Pakenham to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the KOO-WEE-RUP - PAKENHAM VIA KOO-WEE-RUP bus from Pakenham Station/Station St (Pakenham) station to Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rd (Koo Wee Rup) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA bus 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 43 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

223minA$8.54
Bus - KOO-WEE-RUP - PAKENHAM VIA KOO-WEE-RUP
KOO-WEE-RUP - PAKENHAM VIA KOO-WEE-RUP
Bus - YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Pakenham Station/Station St (Pakenham)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Pakenham
  • 2
    Bus - KOO-WEE-RUP - PAKENHAM VIA KOO-WEE-RUPKOO-WEE-RUP - PAKENHAM VIA KOO-WEE-RUP
    Wait for bus
    KOO-WEE-RUP - PAKENHAM VIA KOO-WEE-RUP
    Koo-Wee-Rup
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rd (Koo Wee Rup)
    ID 38022
    17 min
  • 4
    Bus - YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHAYARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
    Wait for bus
    YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
    Melbourne
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    62 min
  • 6
    Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for bus
    BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station (Ballarat Central)
    ID 20293
    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 Pakenham to Ballarat Central

The distance between Pakenham, Melbourne and Ballarat Central, Melbourne is approximately 177.4 km, which can typically be travelled in 219 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Pakenham 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 Pakenham

Pakenham is located at Pakenham, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Pakenham Railway Station (Pakenham).

Train stations close to Pakenham:

  • Cardinia Road
  • East Pakenham Railway Station (Pakenham)
  • Pakenham

Bus stations close to Pakenham:

  • Pakenham Railway Station (Pakenham)
  • Pakenham Place Sc/Drake Pl (Pakenham)
  • Pakenham Rec Res/Opp 22 John St (Pakenham)

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 Pakenham to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the KOO-WEE-RUP - PAKENHAM VIA KOO-WEE-RUP bus from Pakenham Station/Station St (Pakenham) station to Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rd (Koo Wee Rup) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA bus 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 43 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

223minA$8.54
Bus - KOO-WEE-RUP - PAKENHAM VIA KOO-WEE-RUP
KOO-WEE-RUP - PAKENHAM VIA KOO-WEE-RUP
Bus - YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Pakenham Station/Station St (Pakenham)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Pakenham
  • 2
    Bus - KOO-WEE-RUP - PAKENHAM VIA KOO-WEE-RUPKOO-WEE-RUP - PAKENHAM VIA KOO-WEE-RUP
    Wait for bus
    KOO-WEE-RUP - PAKENHAM VIA KOO-WEE-RUP
    Koo-Wee-Rup
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rd (Koo Wee Rup)
    ID 38022
    17 min
  • 4
    Bus - YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHAYARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
    Wait for bus
    YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
    Melbourne
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    62 min
  • 6
    Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for bus
    BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station (Ballarat Central)
    ID 20293
    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 Pakenham to Ballarat Central?

    The fastest way takes 219 minutes, using Bus line TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL, Bus line BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

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

    The alternative route takes 223 minutes, using Bus line KOO-WEE-RUP - PAKENHAM VIA KOO-WEE-RUP, Bus line YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA, Bus line BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 39 min.

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

    The TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL train line goes from Pakenham station near Pakenham to Melbourne station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Melbourne station near Ballarat Central in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Pakenham and Ballarat Central in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 39 min.

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

    Get on the TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL train from the Pakenham station near Pakenham in Melbourne.

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

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

  • How much is the train fare from Pakenham to Ballarat Central?

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

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