How to get from Parkdale to Ballarat Central by train?

By train

To get from Parkdale to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the FRANKSTON train from Mentone station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA 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 2 hr 45 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

165minA$13.84
Walk to train stationTrain - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Mentone

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mentone
    1.62 km • 21 min
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    40 min
  • 4
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 min
  • 6
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    83 min
  • 8
    Walk to Ballarat Central
    Walk to
    Ballarat Central
    510 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via FRANKSTON, LILYDALE and BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON

To get from Parkdale to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the FRANKSTON train from Mentone station to Flinders Street 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 2 hr 45 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

165minA$13.84
Walk to train stationTrain - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Mentone

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mentone
    1.62 km • 21 min
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    40 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 min
  • 6
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    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 Parkdale to Ballarat Central

The distance between Parkdale, Melbourne and Ballarat Central, Melbourne is approximately 140.56 km, which can typically be travelled in 165 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Parkdale to Ballarat Central by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Parkdale

Parkdale is located at Parkdale, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Parkdale Railway Station.

Train stations close to Parkdale:

  • Parkdale Railway Station
  • Mentone
  • Mordialloc

Bus stations close to Parkdale:

  • Parkdale Railway Station/Parkers Rd (Parkdale)
  • Parkdale Station/Como Pde East (Parkdale)
  • Nepean Hwy/Parkers Rd (Parkdale)

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

Alternative route by train via FRANKSTON, LILYDALE and BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON

To get from Parkdale to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the FRANKSTON train from Mentone station to Flinders Street 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 2 hr 45 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

165minA$13.84
Walk to train stationTrain - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Mentone

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mentone
    1.62 km • 21 min
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    40 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 min
  • 6
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    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 Parkdale to Ballarat Central?

    The fastest way takes 165 minutes, using Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line MERNDA, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

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

    The alternative route takes 165 minutes, using Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 45 min.

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

    The FRANKSTON train line goes from Mentone station near Parkdale to City (Flinders Street) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till City (Flinders Street) station near Ballarat Central in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Parkdale and Ballarat Central in Melbourne by train is about 2 hr 45 min.

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

    Get on the FRANKSTON train from the Mentone station near Parkdale in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the City (Flinders Street) station, which is closest to Ballarat Central in Melbourne.

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

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

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