How to get from Richmond to Ballarat Central by train?

By train

To get from Richmond to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, take the BELGRAVE train from Burnley station to Southern Cross station. Next, 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 7 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

127minA$8.54
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Burnley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Richmond
  • 2
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    15 min
  • 4
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    83 min
  • 6
    Walk to Ballarat Central
    Walk to
    Ballarat Central
    510 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via GLEN WAVERLEY and BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON

To get from Richmond to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, take the GLEN WAVERLEY train from Burnley station to Southern Cross station. Next, 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 35 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

155minA$8.54
Train - GLEN WAVERLEY
GLEN WAVERLEY
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Burnley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Richmond
  • 2
    Train - GLEN WAVERLEYGLEN WAVERLEY
    Wait for train
    GLEN WAVERLEY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    13 min
  • 4
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    83 min
  • 6
    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 Richmond to Ballarat Central

The distance between Richmond, Melbourne and Ballarat Central, Melbourne is approximately 119.79 km, which can typically be travelled in 127 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Richmond 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 Richmond

Richmond is located at Richmond, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 14-Burnley St/Swan St (Burnley).

Bus stations close to Richmond:

  • River St/Alexandra Ave (South Yarra)
  • Como Park/Alexandra Ave (South Yarra)

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 GLEN WAVERLEY and BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON

To get from Richmond to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, take the GLEN WAVERLEY train from Burnley station to Southern Cross station. Next, 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 35 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

155minA$8.54
Train - GLEN WAVERLEY
GLEN WAVERLEY
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Burnley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Richmond
  • 2
    Train - GLEN WAVERLEYGLEN WAVERLEY
    Wait for train
    GLEN WAVERLEY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    13 min
  • 4
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    83 min
  • 6
    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 Richmond to Ballarat Central?

    The fastest way takes 127 minutes, using Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

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

    The alternative route takes 155 minutes, using Bus line GLEN WAVERLEY, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 7 min.

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

    The BELGRAVE train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Richmond to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Southern Cross station near Ballarat Central in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Richmond and Ballarat Central in Melbourne by train is about 2 hr 7 min.

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

    Get on the BELGRAVE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Richmond in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross station, which is closest to Ballarat Central in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Richmond to Ballarat Central costs A$8.54.

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