How to get from The Patch to Ballarat Central by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from The Patch to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 663 bus from O'Connors Rd/The Patch Rd (The Patch) station to Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Belgrave) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Southern Cross station to Ballarat Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 5 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

185minA$13.84
Bus - 663
663
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from O'Connors Rd/The Patch Rd (The Patch)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    The Patch
  • 2
    Bus - 663663
    Wait for bus
    663
    Belgrave
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Belgrave)
    ID 19581
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Belgrave
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    60 min
  • 7
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    88 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 The Patch to Ballarat Central

The distance between The Patch, Melbourne and Ballarat Central, Melbourne is approximately 164.81 km, which can typically be travelled in 185 min. Moovit will show you the directions from The Patch 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 The Patch

The Patch is located at The Patch, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is O'Connors Rd/The Patch Rd (The Patch).

Bus stations close to The Patch:

  • O'Connors Rd/The Patch Rd (The Patch)
  • Lawrence Ct/The Patch Rd (The Patch)
  • Camms Rd/The Patch Rd (The Patch)

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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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from The Patch to Ballarat Central?

    The fastest way takes 185 minutes, using Bus line 663, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT.

  • Is there a direct bus between The Patch 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 3 hr 5 min.

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

    The 663 bus line goes from Belgrave station near The Patch to Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Belgrave) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Belgrave) station near Ballarat Central in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between The Patch and Ballarat Central in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 5 min.

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

    Get on the 663 bus from the Belgrave stop near The Patch in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Belgrave) station, which is closest to Ballarat Central in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from The Patch to Ballarat Central?

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

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