How to get from Watsonia to Ballarat Central by train?

By train

To get from Watsonia to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Watsonia 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 15 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

135minA$13.84
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Watsonia

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    Start from train station
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    City (Flinders Street)
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    Flinders Street
    34 min
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    Southern Cross
    3 min
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    Ballarat
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    Ride to train station
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    Ballarat Station
    83 min
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    Walk to Ballarat Central
    Walk to
    Ballarat Central
    510 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via HURSTBRIDGE, LILYDALE and BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON

To get from Watsonia to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Watsonia station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE 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 15 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

135minA$13.84
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Watsonia

Step by Step

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    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Watsonia
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
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    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    34 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 min
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    Wait for train
    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 Watsonia to Ballarat Central

The distance between Watsonia, Melbourne and Ballarat Central, Melbourne is approximately 134.49 km, which can typically be travelled in 135 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Watsonia to Ballarat Central by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Watsonia

Watsonia is located at Watsonia, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Watsonia Railway Station/Greensborough Hwy (Watsonia).

Train stations close to Watsonia:

  • Greensborough
  • Macleod

Bus stations close to Watsonia:

  • Watsonia Railway Station/Greensborough Hwy (Watsonia)
  • Watsonia Railway Station/Grace St (Watsonia)
  • Watsonia Railway Station/Morwell Ave (Watsonia)

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 train via HURSTBRIDGE, LILYDALE and BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON

To get from Watsonia to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Watsonia station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE 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 15 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

135minA$13.84
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Watsonia

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Watsonia
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    34 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 min
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    Wait for train
    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 Watsonia to Ballarat Central?

    The fastest way takes 135 minutes, using Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line MERNDA, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

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

    The alternative route takes 135 minutes, using Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • Is there a direct train between Watsonia and Ballarat Central in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 15 min.

  • Which train line goes from Watsonia to Ballarat Central in Melbourne?

    The HURSTBRIDGE train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Watsonia to Flinders Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Flinders Street station near Ballarat Central in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Watsonia and Ballarat Central in Melbourne by train is about 2 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Watsonia to get to Ballarat Central in Melbourne?

    Get on the HURSTBRIDGE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Watsonia in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the Flinders Street station, which is closest to Ballarat Central in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from Watsonia to Ballarat Central?

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

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