How to get from Flinders Street Station to Ballarat Central by train?

By train

To get from Flinders Street Station to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, take the MERNDA train from Flinders Street station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Southern Cross station to Ballarat Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

104minA$8.54
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Flinders Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Flinders Street Station
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    89 min
  • 6
    Walk to Ballarat Central
    Walk to
    Ballarat Central
    510 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via HURSTBRIDGE and ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT

To get from Flinders Street Station to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Flinders Street station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Southern Cross station to Ballarat Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

104minA$8.54
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Flinders Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Flinders Street Station
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    89 min
  • 6
    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 Flinders Street Station to Ballarat Central

The distance between Flinders Street Station, Melbourne and Ballarat Central, Melbourne is approximately 115.88 km, which can typically be travelled in 104 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Flinders Street Station 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 Flinders Street Station

Flinders Street Station is located at Flinders Street Station, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Flinders Street.

Train stations close to Flinders Street Station:

  • Flinders Street

Bus stations close to Flinders Street Station:

  • Victorian College Of the Arts/Southbank Bvd (Southbank)
  • Kavanagh St/Southbank Bvd (Southbank)
  • City Rd/Southbank Bvd (Southbank)

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 and ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT

To get from Flinders Street Station to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Flinders Street station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Southern Cross station to Ballarat Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

104minA$8.54
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Flinders Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Flinders Street Station
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    89 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 Flinders Street Station to Ballarat Central?

    The fastest way takes 104 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Flinders Street Station to Ballarat Central?

    The alternative route takes 104 minutes, using Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT.

  • Is there a direct train between Flinders Street Station and Ballarat Central in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 44 min.

  • Which train line goes from Flinders Street Station to Ballarat Central in Melbourne?

    The MERNDA train line goes from Mernda station near Flinders Street Station to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Southern Cross station near Ballarat Central in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Flinders Street Station and Ballarat Central in Melbourne by train is about 1 hr 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Flinders Street Station to get to Ballarat Central in Melbourne?

    Get on the MERNDA train from the Mernda station near Flinders Street Station in Melbourne.

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

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

  • When is the first bus from Flinders Street Station to Ballarat Central in Melbourne?

    The first bus from Flinders Street Station to Ballarat Central in Melbourne is Ballarat - Melbourne Via Melton. It leaves the Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) stop at 06:46.

  • How much is the train fare from Flinders Street Station to Ballarat Central?

    The ride from Flinders Street Station to Ballarat Central costs A$8.54.

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