How to get from Geelong to Ballarat Central by bus?

By bus

Take one direct bus from Geelong to Ballarat Central in Melbourne: take the ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM bus from Geelong Railway Station (Geelong) station to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min. The ride fare is A$3.60.

102minA$3.60
Walk to bus stationBus - ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Geelong Railway Station (Geelong)

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    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Railway Station (Geelong)
    ID 3252
    780 m • 11 min
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    Bus - ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAMADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
    Wait for bus
    ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
    Adelaide
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    85 min
  • 4
    Walk to Ballarat Central
    Walk to
    Ballarat Central
    450 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Geelong to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Geelong station to Footscray station. Next, take the BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON bus from Footscray station to Ballarat Railway Station (Ballarat Central) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 58 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

178minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Geelong

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    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geelong
    860 m • 12 min
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    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    56 min
  • 4
    Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for bus
    BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
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    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station (Ballarat Central)
    ID 20293
    75 min
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    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 Geelong to Ballarat Central

The distance between Geelong, Melbourne and Ballarat Central, Melbourne is approximately 90.76 km, which can typically be travelled in 102 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Geelong to Ballarat Central by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Geelong

Geelong is located at Geelong, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Deakin University City Campus/Brougham St (Geelong).

Train stations close to Geelong:

  • South Geelong
  • North Geelong

Bus stations close to Geelong:

  • Deakin University City Campus/Brougham St (Geelong)
  • Deakin University Waterfront Campus/Brougham St (Geelong)
  • Moorabool St/Malop St (Geelong)

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 and train

To get from Geelong to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Geelong station to Footscray station. Next, take the BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON bus from Footscray station to Ballarat Railway Station (Ballarat Central) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 58 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

178minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Geelong

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geelong
    860 m • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    56 min
  • 4
    Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for bus
    BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station (Ballarat Central)
    ID 20293
    75 min
  • 6
    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 Geelong to Ballarat Central?

    The fastest way takes 102 minutes, using Bus line ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM.

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

    The alternative route takes 178 minutes, using Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

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

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from Geelong to Ballarat Central in Melbourne in 1 hr 42 min.

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

    The ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM bus line goes from Geelong Railway Station (Geelong) station near Geelong to Adelaide station near Ballarat Central in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Geelong and Ballarat Central in Melbourne by bus is about 1 hr 42 min.

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

    Get on the ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM bus from the Geelong Railway Station (Geelong) stop near Geelong in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Adelaide stop, which is closest to Ballarat Central in Melbourne.

  • When is the first bus from Geelong to Ballarat Central in Melbourne?

    The first bus from Geelong to Ballarat Central in Melbourne is Adelaide - Melbourne Via Geelong, Ballarat, Horsham. It leaves the Geelong Railway Station (Geelong) stop at 06:23.

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

    The ride from Geelong to Ballarat Central costs A$3.60.

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