How to get from Yarra Junction to Ballarat Central by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Yarra Junction to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 683 bus from Yarra Junction Post Office/Warburton Hwy (Yarra Junction) station to Lilydale Station/Main St (Lilydale) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE 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 40 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

220minA$13.84
Bus - 683
683
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Yarra Junction Post Office/Warburton Hwy (Yarra Junction)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Yarra Junction
  • 2
    Bus - 683683
    Wait for bus
    683
    Chirnside Park Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lilydale Station/Main St (Lilydale)
    ID 28198
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lilydale
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    53 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 Yarra Junction to Ballarat Central

The distance between Yarra Junction, Melbourne and Ballarat Central, Melbourne is approximately 181.68 km, which can typically be travelled in 220 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Yarra Junction 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 Yarra Junction

Yarra Junction is located at Yarra Junction, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Lowes Rd/Warburton Hwy (Yarra Junction).

Bus stations close to Yarra Junction:

  • Lowes Rd/Warburton Hwy (Yarra Junction)
  • Yarra Junction Recreation Reserve/Warburton Hwy (Yarra Junction)
  • Riversdale Rd/Warburton Hwy (Yarra Junction)

Public transport stations close to Ballarat Central, Melbourne

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

Train stations close to Ballarat Central:

  • Wendouree
  • Ballarat Station

Bus stations close to Ballarat Central:

  • Armstrong St/Sturt St (Ballarat Central)
  • Old Fire Station/Sturt St (Ballarat Central)
  • Old Post Office/Sturt St (Ballarat Central)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Yarra Junction to Ballarat Central?

    The fastest way takes 220 minutes, using Bus line 683, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT.

  • Is there a direct bus between Yarra Junction 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 40 min.

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

    The 683 bus line goes from Chirnside Park Sc station near Yarra Junction to Lilydale Station/Main St (Lilydale) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Lilydale Station/Main St (Lilydale) station near Ballarat Central in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Yarra Junction and Ballarat Central in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 40 min.

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

    Get on the 683 bus from the Chirnside Park Sc stop near Yarra Junction in Melbourne.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Yarra Junction to Ballarat Central?

    The ride from Yarra Junction to Ballarat Central costs A$13.84.

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