How to get from Tullamarine to Ballarat Central by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Tullamarine to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 477 bus from Malvern Ave/Melrose Dr (Tullamarine) station to Marco Polo St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 903 bus and finally take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Sunshine station to Ballarat Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 38 min. The ride fare is A$16.00.

158minA$16.00
Bus - 477
477
Bus - 903
903
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Malvern Ave/Melrose Dr (Tullamarine)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Tullamarine
  • 2
    Bus - 477477
    Wait for bus
    477
    Moonee Ponds
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marco Polo St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
    ID 9089
    21 min
  • 4
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 40946
    32 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunshine
    120 m • 2 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
    70 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ballarat Central
    Walk to
    Ballarat Central
    510 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, train and tram

To get from Tullamarine to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one bus line and one train line: take the 59 tram from 59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station to 43-Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 903 bus and finally take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Sunshine station to Ballarat Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 38 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

158minA$8.54
Walk to tram stationTram - 59
59
Bus - 903
903
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from 59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 19482
    740 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    43-Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
    ID 19467
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
    ID 9088
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 40946
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunshine
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    70 min
  • 10
    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 Tullamarine to Ballarat Central

The distance between Tullamarine, Melbourne and Ballarat Central, Melbourne is approximately 127.55 km, which can typically be travelled in 158 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tullamarine 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 Tullamarine

Tullamarine is located at Tullamarine, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Malvern Ave/Melrose Dr (Tullamarine).

Bus stations close to Tullamarine:

  • Malvern Ave/Melrose Dr (Tullamarine)
  • Caterpillar Dr/Melrose Dr (Tullamarine)
  • Leicester Sq/Coventry St (Tullamarine)

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

By bus, train and tram

To get from Tullamarine to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one bus line and one train line: take the 59 tram from 59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station to 43-Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 903 bus and finally take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Sunshine station to Ballarat Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 38 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

158minA$8.54
Walk to tram stationTram - 59
59
Bus - 903
903
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from 59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 19482
    740 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    43-Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
    ID 19467
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
    ID 9088
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 40946
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunshine
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    70 min
  • 10
    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 Tullamarine to Ballarat Central?

    The fastest way takes 158 minutes, using Bus line 477, Bus line 903, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

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

    The alternative route takes 158 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line 903, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 38 min.

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

    The 477 bus line goes from Moonee Ponds station near Tullamarine to Marco Polo St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Marco Polo St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station near Ballarat Central in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Tullamarine and Ballarat Central in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 38 min.

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

    Get on the 477 bus from the Moonee Ponds stop near Tullamarine in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Marco Polo St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station, which is closest to Ballarat Central in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Tullamarine to Ballarat Central?

    The ride from Tullamarine to Ballarat Central costs A$16.00.

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