How to get from Sunshine West to Ballarat Central by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Sunshine West to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, take the 427 bus from Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine West) station to Ardeer Station/Forrest St (Ardeer) station. Next, take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Ardeer station to Ballarat Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

95minA$15.82
Walk to bus stationBus - 427
427
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine West)
    ID 47601
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 427427
    Wait for bus
    427
    Sunshine Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ardeer Station/Forrest St (Ardeer)
    ID 5008
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ardeer
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    72 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ballarat Central
    Walk to
    Ballarat Central
    510 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 420 and ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT

To get from Sunshine West to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, take the 420 bus from Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine West) station to Deer Park Station/Mt Derrimut Rd (Deer Park) station. Next, take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Deer Park station to Ballarat Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

99minA$15.82
Walk to bus stationBus - 420
420
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine West)
    ID 47601
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 420420
    Wait for bus
    420
    Watergardens Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Deer Park Station/Mt Derrimut Rd (Deer Park)
    ID 28531
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Deer Park
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    69 min
  • 7
    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 Sunshine West to Ballarat Central

The distance between Sunshine West, Melbourne and Ballarat Central, Melbourne is approximately 100.81 km, which can typically be travelled in 95 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sunshine West 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 Sunshine West

Sunshine West is located at Sunshine West, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Fitzgerald Rd/Forrest St (Ardeer).

Train stations close to Sunshine West:

  • Deer Park
  • Albion
  • Sunshine

Bus stations close to Sunshine West:

  • Fitzgerald Rd/Forrest St (Ardeer)
  • West St/Forrest St (Ardeer)
  • Hilma St/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine West)

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 bus and train via 420 and ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT

To get from Sunshine West to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, take the 420 bus from Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine West) station to Deer Park Station/Mt Derrimut Rd (Deer Park) station. Next, take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Deer Park station to Ballarat Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

99minA$15.82
Walk to bus stationBus - 420
420
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine West)
    ID 47601
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 420420
    Wait for bus
    420
    Watergardens Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Deer Park Station/Mt Derrimut Rd (Deer Park)
    ID 28531
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Deer Park
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    69 min
  • 7
    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 Sunshine West to Ballarat Central?

    The fastest way takes 95 minutes, using Bus line 427, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT.

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

    The alternative route takes 99 minutes, using Bus line 420, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT.

  • Is there a direct bus between Sunshine West 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 35 min.

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

    The 427 bus line goes from Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine West) station near Sunshine West to Sunshine Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Sunshine Station station near Ballarat Central in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Sunshine West and Ballarat Central in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 35 min.

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

    Get on the 427 bus from the Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine West) stop near Sunshine West in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Sunshine Station station, which is closest to Ballarat Central in Melbourne.

  • When is the last bus from Sunshine West to Ballarat Central in Melbourne?

    The last bus from Sunshine West to Ballarat Central in Melbourne is the Ballarat - Melbourne Via Melton line. It leaves the Ardeer Railway Station (Ardeer) stop at 09:13.

  • When is the first train from Sunshine West to Ballarat Central in Melbourne?

    The first train from Sunshine West to Ballarat Central in Melbourne is Ballarat-Wendouree - Melbourne via Melton. It leaves the Ardeer station at 00:31.

  • How much is the bus fare from Sunshine West to Ballarat Central?

    The ride from Sunshine West to Ballarat Central costs A$15.82.

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