How to get from St Kilda East to Ballarat Central by train and tram?
By train and tram
To get from St Kilda East to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 3-3A tram from 40-Hotham St/Balaclava Rd (St Kilda East) 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 2 hr 11 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.
Step by Step
- 1Start from tram stationSt Kilda East
- 2Wait for tram3-3AMelbourne University
- 3Ride to tram station13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)ID 1968525 min
- 4Walk to train stationFlinders Street90 m • 2 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
Alternative route by train and tram via 16, PAKENHAM and BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
To get from St Kilda East to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 16 tram from 40-Hotham St/Carlisle St (Balaclava) station to 48-Dandenong Rd/Glenferrie Rd (Malvern) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM 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 23 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.
Step by Step
- 1Walk to tram station40-Hotham St/Carlisle St (Balaclava)ID 1863430 m • 1 min
- 2Wait for tram16Kew Via St Kilda Beach
- 3Ride to tram station48-Dandenong Rd/Glenferrie Rd (Malvern)ID 205249 min
- 4Walk to train stationMalvern200 m • 3 min
- 5Wait for trainPAKENHAMCity (Flinders Street)
- 6Ride to train stationSouthern Cross17 min
- 7Wait for trainBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBallarat
- 8Ride to train stationBallarat Station83 min
- 9Walk toBallarat Central510 m • 7 min
Public transport directions from St Kilda East to Ballarat Central
Public transport stations close to St Kilda East
St Kilda East is located at St Kilda East, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 41-Empress Rd/Balaclava Rd (St Kilda East).
Bus stations close to St Kilda East:
- Inkerman St/Hotham St (St Kilda East)
- Mayfield St/Hotham St (St Kilda East)
- Grosvenor St/Hotham St (St Kilda East)
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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Alternative route by train and tram via 16, PAKENHAM and BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
To get from St Kilda East to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 16 tram from 40-Hotham St/Carlisle St (Balaclava) station to 48-Dandenong Rd/Glenferrie Rd (Malvern) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM 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 23 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.
Step by Step
- 1Walk to tram station40-Hotham St/Carlisle St (Balaclava)ID 1863430 m • 1 min
- 2Wait for tram16Kew Via St Kilda Beach
- 3Ride to tram station48-Dandenong Rd/Glenferrie Rd (Malvern)ID 205249 min
- 4Walk to train stationMalvern200 m • 3 min
- 5Wait for trainPAKENHAMCity (Flinders Street)
- 6Ride to train stationSouthern Cross17 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 St Kilda East to Ballarat Central?
The fastest way takes 131 minutes, using Bus line 3-3A, Bus line MERNDA, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.
What is the alternative route to get from St Kilda East to Ballarat Central?
The alternative route takes 143 minutes, using Bus line 16, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.
Is there a direct tram between St Kilda East and Ballarat Central in Melbourne?
No, you’ll have to take one tram line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 11 min.
Which tram line goes from St Kilda East to Ballarat Central in Melbourne?
The 3-3A tram line goes from Melbourne University station near St Kilda East to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station near Ballarat Central in Melbourne
How long does it take to travel from St Kilda East to Ballarat Central in Melbourne by tram and train?
The total travel time between St Kilda East and Ballarat Central in Melbourne by tram and train is about 2 hr 11 min.
Where do I get on the tram near St Kilda East to get to Ballarat Central in Melbourne?
Get on the 3-3A tram from the Melbourne University station near St Kilda East in Melbourne.
Where do I get off the tram when travelling between St Kilda East and Ballarat Central in Melbourne?
Get off the tram at the 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station, which is closest to Ballarat Central in Melbourne.
How much is the tram fare from St Kilda East to Ballarat Central?
The ride from St Kilda East to Ballarat Central costs A$8.54.