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

From Rowville to Ballarat Central by bus and train

To get from Rowville to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 900 bus from Stud Park Sc/Stud Rd (Rowville) station to Caulfield Railway Station/Sir John Monash Dr (Caulfield East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM 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 20 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

200minA$13.84
Bus - 900
900
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Stud Park Sc/Stud Rd (Rowville)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Rowville
  • 2
    Bus - 900900
    Wait for bus
    900
    Stud Park Sc (Rowville)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Caulfield Railway Station/Sir John Monash Dr (Caulfield East)
    ID 22022
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Caulfield
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    260 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for bus
    BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station (Ballarat Central)
    ID 20293
    83 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ballarat Central
    Walk to
    Ballarat Central
    510 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Rowville to Ballarat Central by bus

To get from Rowville to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 901 bus from Stud Park Sc/Stud Rd (Rowville) station to Avocet St/Blackburn Rd (Doncaster East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 906 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 37 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

217minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - 901
901
Bus - 906
906
Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Stud Park Sc/Stud Rd (Rowville)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stud Park Sc/Stud Rd (Rowville)
    ID 15149
    120 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Avocet St/Blackburn Rd (Doncaster East)
    ID 4009
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Whittenoom St/Blackburn Rd (Doncaster East)
    ID 4376
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 906906
    Wait for bus
    906
    City (King/Lonsdale Sts)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
    ID 43718
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    330 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for bus
    BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station (Ballarat Central)
    ID 20293
    83 min
  • 10
    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 Rowville to Ballarat Central

The distance between Rowville, Melbourne and Ballarat Central, Melbourne is approximately 153.55 km, which can typically be travelled in 200 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rowville 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 Rowville

Rowville is located at Rowville, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Stud Park Sc/Stud Rd (Rowville).

Bus stations close to Rowville:

  • Stud Park Sc/Stud Rd (Rowville)
  • Stud Park Sc (Rowville)
  • Avalon Rd/Stud Rd (Rowville)

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

From Rowville to Ballarat Central by bus

To get from Rowville to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 901 bus from Stud Park Sc/Stud Rd (Rowville) station to Avocet St/Blackburn Rd (Doncaster East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 906 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 37 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

217minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - 901
901
Bus - 906
906
Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Stud Park Sc/Stud Rd (Rowville)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stud Park Sc/Stud Rd (Rowville)
    ID 15149
    120 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Avocet St/Blackburn Rd (Doncaster East)
    ID 4009
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Whittenoom St/Blackburn Rd (Doncaster East)
    ID 4376
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 906906
    Wait for bus
    906
    City (King/Lonsdale Sts)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
    ID 43718
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    330 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for bus
    BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station (Ballarat Central)
    ID 20293
    83 min
  • 10
    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 Rowville to Ballarat Central?

    The fastest way takes 200 minutes, using Bus line 900, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

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

    The alternative route takes 217 minutes, using Bus line 901, Bus line 906, Bus line BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • Is there a direct bus between Rowville and Ballarat Central in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 20 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Rowville to Ballarat Central in Melbourne?

    The 900 bus line goes from Stud Park Sc (Rowville) station near Rowville to Caulfield Railway Station/Sir John Monash Dr (Caulfield East) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Caulfield Railway Station/Sir John Monash Dr (Caulfield East) station near Ballarat Central in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Rowville and Ballarat Central in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Rowville to get to Ballarat Central in Melbourne?

    Get on the 900 bus from the Stud Park Sc (Rowville) stop near Rowville in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Caulfield Railway Station/Sir John Monash Dr (Caulfield East) stop, which is closest to Ballarat Central in Melbourne.

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

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

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