How to get from Parkville to Ballarat Central by bus and train?
By bus and train
To get from Parkville to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, take the 402 bus from Swanston St/Grattan St (Carlton) station to Footscray station. Next, take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Footscray station to Ballarat Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationSwanston St/Grattan St (Carlton)ID 7465260 m • 4 min
- 2Wait for bus402Footscray
- 3Ride to bus stationFootscray28 min
- 4Wait for trainBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBallarat
- 5Ride to train stationBallarat Station75 min
- 6Walk toBallarat Central510 m • 7 min
By train and tram
To get from Parkville to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 1 tram from 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton) station to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) 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 120 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.
Step by Step
- 1Walk to tram station1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton)ID 1948960 m • 1 min
- 2Wait for tram1South Melbourne Beach
- 3Ride to tram station13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)ID 1949914 min
- 4Walk to train stationFlinders Street60 m • 1 min
- 5Wait for trainMERNDAMernda
- 6Ride to train stationSouthern Cross3 min
- 7Wait for trainBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBallarat
- 8Ride to train stationBallarat Station83 min
- 9Walk toBallarat Central510 m • 7 min
Public transport directions from Parkville to Ballarat Central
Public transport stations close to Parkville
Parkville is located at Parkville, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Lygon St/Grattan St (Carlton).
Bus stations close to Parkville:
- Lygon St/Grattan St (Carlton)
- Cardigan St/Grattan St (Carlton)
- Argyle Square/Lygon St (Carlton)
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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By train and tram
To get from Parkville to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 1 tram from 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton) station to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) 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 120 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.
Step by Step
- 1Walk to tram station1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton)ID 1948960 m • 1 min
- 2Wait for tram1South Melbourne Beach
- 3Ride to tram station13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)ID 1949914 min
- 4Walk to train stationFlinders Street60 m • 1 min
- 5Wait for trainMERNDAMernda
- 6Ride to train stationSouthern Cross3 min
- 7Wait for trainBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBallarat
- 8Ride to train stationBallarat Station83 min
- 9Walk toBallarat Central510 m • 7 min
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Parkville to Ballarat Central?
The fastest way takes 118 minutes, using Bus line 402, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.
What is the alternative route to get from Parkville to Ballarat Central?
The alternative route takes 120 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line MERNDA, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.
Is there a direct bus between Parkville and Ballarat Central in Melbourne?
No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 58 min.
Which bus line goes from Parkville to Ballarat Central in Melbourne?
The 402 bus line goes from Swanston St/Grattan St (Carlton) station near Parkville to Footscray station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Footscray station near Ballarat Central in Melbourne
How long does it take to travel from Parkville to Ballarat Central in Melbourne by bus and train?
The total travel time between Parkville and Ballarat Central in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 58 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Parkville to get to Ballarat Central in Melbourne?
Get on the 402 bus from the Swanston St/Grattan St (Carlton) stop near Parkville in Melbourne.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Parkville and Ballarat Central in Melbourne?
Get off the bus at the Footscray station, which is closest to Ballarat Central in Melbourne.
How much is the bus fare from Parkville to Ballarat Central?
The ride from Parkville to Ballarat Central costs A$8.54.