How to get from Southbank to Ballarat Central by train?

From Southbank to Ballarat Central by train

To get from Southbank to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, take the MERNDA train from Flinders Street 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 1 hr 47 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

107minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Flinders Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    480 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 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 from Southbank to Ballarat Central by train via LILYDALE and BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON

To get from Southbank to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, take the LILYDALE train from Flinders Street 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 1 hr 47 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

107minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Flinders Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    480 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 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 Southbank to Ballarat Central

The distance between Southbank, Melbourne and Ballarat Central, Melbourne is approximately 116.36 km, which can typically be travelled in 107 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Southbank 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 Southbank

Southbank is located at Southbank, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 14-Arts Precinct/St Kilda Rd (Southbank).

Train stations close to Southbank:

  • Flinders Street

Bus stations close to Southbank:

  • Flinders Street Railway Station (Melbourne City)
  • Flinders Lane/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Collins St/Queen St (Melbourne City)

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 from Southbank to Ballarat Central by train via LILYDALE and BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON

To get from Southbank to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, take the LILYDALE train from Flinders Street 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 1 hr 47 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

107minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Flinders Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    480 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 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 Southbank to Ballarat Central?

    The fastest way takes 107 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

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

    The alternative route takes 107 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 47 min.

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

    The MERNDA train line goes from Flinders Street station near Southbank to Mernda station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Mernda station near Ballarat Central in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Southbank and Ballarat Central in Melbourne by train is about 1 hr 47 min.

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

    Get on the MERNDA train from the Flinders Street station near Southbank in Melbourne.

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

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

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

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

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