How to get from Templestowe Lower to Ballarat Central by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Templestowe Lower to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 279 bus from Manningham Rd/Williamsons Rd (Doncaster) station to Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE 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 52 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

172minA$13.84
Bus - 279
279
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Manningham Rd/Williamsons Rd (Doncaster)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Templestowe Lower
  • 2
    Bus - 279279
    Wait for bus
    279
    Box Hill
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill)
    ID 19646
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Box Hill
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    32 min
  • 7
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    89 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ballarat Central
    Walk to
    Ballarat Central
    510 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 903, BELGRAVE and BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON

To get from Templestowe Lower to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 903 bus from Manningham Rd/Williamsons Rd (Doncaster) station to Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE 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 48 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

168minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Manningham Rd/Williamsons Rd (Doncaster)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Manningham Rd/Williamsons Rd (Doncaster)
    ID 715
    190 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill)
    ID 19651
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Box Hill
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    32 min
  • 7
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    89 min
  • 9
    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 Templestowe Lower to Ballarat Central

The distance between Templestowe Lower, Melbourne and Ballarat Central, Melbourne is approximately 140.24 km, which can typically be travelled in 172 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Templestowe Lower 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 Templestowe Lower

Templestowe Lower is located at Templestowe Lower, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Manningham Rd/Williamsons Rd (Doncaster).

Bus stations close to Templestowe Lower:

  • Manningham Rd/Williamsons Rd (Doncaster)
  • Williamsons Rd/George St (Doncaster)
  • Winston Dr/Williamsons Rd (Doncaster)

Public transport stations close to Ballarat Central, Melbourne

Ballarat Central is located at Ballarat Central, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is St Patricks Cathedral/Sturt St (Ballarat Central).

Train stations close to Ballarat Central:

  • Ballarat Station
  • Wendouree

Bus stations close to Ballarat Central:

  • St Patricks Cathedral/Sturt St (Ballarat Central)
  • St Andrews Church/Sturt St (Ballarat Central)
  • Ballarat Station/Lydiard St N (Ballarat Central)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 903, BELGRAVE and BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON

To get from Templestowe Lower to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 903 bus from Manningham Rd/Williamsons Rd (Doncaster) station to Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE 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 48 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

168minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Manningham Rd/Williamsons Rd (Doncaster)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Manningham Rd/Williamsons Rd (Doncaster)
    ID 715
    190 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill)
    ID 19651
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Box Hill
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    32 min
  • 7
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    89 min
  • 9
    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 Templestowe Lower to Ballarat Central?

    The fastest way takes 172 minutes, using Bus line 279, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

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

    The alternative route takes 168 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 52 min.

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

    The 279 bus line goes from Box Hill station near Templestowe Lower to Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill) station near Ballarat Central in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Templestowe Lower and Ballarat Central in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 52 min.

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

    Get on the 279 bus from the Box Hill stop near Templestowe Lower in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill) station, which is closest to Ballarat Central in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Templestowe Lower to Ballarat Central?

    The ride from Templestowe Lower to Ballarat Central costs A$13.84.

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