How to get from Thornbury to Ballarat Central by train and tram?

From Thornbury to Ballarat Central by train and tram

To get from Thornbury to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, take the 11 tram from 34-Miller St/St Georges Rd (Preston) station to D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) 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 2 hr 20 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

140minA$8.54
Tram - 11
11
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from 34-Miller St/St Georges Rd (Preston)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Thornbury
  • 2
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    Victoria Harbour Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands)
    ID 43472
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
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    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    83 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ballarat Central
    Walk to
    Ballarat Central
    510 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Thornbury to Ballarat Central by train

To get from Thornbury to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the MERNDA train from Thornbury station to Flinders Street 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 21 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

141minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Thornbury

Step by Step

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    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Thornbury
    570 m • 8 min
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    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
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    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
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    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    21 min
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    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
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    MERNDA
    Mernda
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    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 min
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    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    83 min
  • 8
    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 Thornbury to Ballarat Central

The distance between Thornbury, Melbourne and Ballarat Central, Melbourne is approximately 123.6 km, which can typically be travelled in 140 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Thornbury to Ballarat Central by train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Thornbury

Thornbury is located at Thornbury, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 34-Miller St/St Georges Rd (Preston).

Bus stations close to Thornbury:

  • High St/Miller St (Preston)
  • High St/Dundas St (Preston)
  • Plenty Rd/Dundas St (Preston)

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

From Thornbury to Ballarat Central by train

To get from Thornbury to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the MERNDA train from Thornbury station to Flinders Street 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 21 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

141minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Thornbury

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Thornbury
    570 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    21 min
  • 4
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 min
  • 6
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    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    83 min
  • 8
    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 Thornbury to Ballarat Central?

    The fastest way takes 140 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

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

    The alternative route takes 141 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line MERNDA, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • Is there a direct tram between Thornbury and Ballarat Central in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 20 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Thornbury to Ballarat Central in Melbourne?

    The 11 tram line goes from Victoria Harbour Docklands station near Thornbury to D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) station near Ballarat Central in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Thornbury and Ballarat Central in Melbourne by tram and train is about 2 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near Thornbury to get to Ballarat Central in Melbourne?

    Get on the 11 tram from the Victoria Harbour Docklands station near Thornbury in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the tram at the D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) station, which is closest to Ballarat Central in Melbourne.

  • How much is the tram fare from Thornbury to Ballarat Central?

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

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