How to get from Dandenong to Ballarat Central by bus and train?
By bus and train
To get from Dandenong to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL train from Dandenong station to Pakenham station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL train and finally take the BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station to Ballarat Railway Station (Ballarat Central) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 8 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.
Step by Step
- 1Start from train stationDandenong
- 2Wait for trainTRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELLTraralgon
- 3Ride to train stationPakenham20 min
- 4Wait for trainTRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELLMelbourne
- 5Ride to train stationSouthern Cross63 min
- 6Walk to bus stationSouthern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)ID 20836260 m • 4 min
- 7Wait for busBALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBallarat
- 8Ride to bus stationBallarat Railway Station (Ballarat Central)ID 2029383 min
- 9Walk toBallarat Central510 m • 7 min
By bus
To get from Dandenong to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 901 bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) station to Avocet St/Blackburn Rd (Doncaster East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 906 bus and finally take the BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station to Ballarat Railway Station (Ballarat Central) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 59 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationDandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)ID 20157120 m • 2 min
- 2Wait for bus901Melbourne Airport
- 3Ride to bus stationAvocet St/Blackburn Rd (Doncaster East)ID 400973 min
- 4Walk to bus stationWhittenoom St/Blackburn Rd (Doncaster East)ID 437610 m • 1 min
- 5Wait for bus906City (King/Lonsdale Sts)
- 6Ride to bus stationKing St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)ID 4371831 min
- 7Walk to bus stationSouthern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)ID 20836330 m • 5 min
- 8Wait for busBALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBallarat
- 9Ride to bus stationBallarat Railway Station (Ballarat Central)ID 2029383 min
- 10Walk toBallarat Central510 m • 7 min
Public transport directions from Dandenong to Ballarat Central
Public transport stations close to Dandenong
Dandenong is located at Dandenong, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong).
Train stations close to Dandenong:
- Yarraman
- Noble Park
Bus stations close to Dandenong:
- Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
- Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong)
- Station St/Cheltenham Rd (Dandenong)
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)
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By bus
To get from Dandenong to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 901 bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) station to Avocet St/Blackburn Rd (Doncaster East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 906 bus and finally take the BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station to Ballarat Railway Station (Ballarat Central) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 59 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationDandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)ID 20157120 m • 2 min
- 2Wait for bus901Melbourne Airport
- 3Ride to bus stationAvocet St/Blackburn Rd (Doncaster East)ID 400973 min
- 4Walk to bus stationWhittenoom St/Blackburn Rd (Doncaster East)ID 437610 m • 1 min
- 5Wait for bus906City (King/Lonsdale Sts)
- 6Ride to bus stationKing St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)ID 4371831 min
- 7Walk to bus stationSouthern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)ID 20836330 m • 5 min
- 8Wait for busBALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBallarat
- 9Ride to bus stationBallarat Railway Station (Ballarat Central)ID 2029383 min
- 10Walk toBallarat Central510 m • 7 min
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Dandenong to Ballarat Central?
The fastest way takes 248 minutes, using Bus line TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL, Bus line TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL, Bus line BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.
What is the alternative route to get from Dandenong to Ballarat Central?
The alternative route takes 239 minutes, using Bus line 901, Bus line 906, Bus line BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.
Is there a direct train between Dandenong and Ballarat Central?
No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 8 min.
Which train line goes from Dandenong to Ballarat Central?
The TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL train line goes from Traralgon station near Dandenong in Dandenong South to Pakenham station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Pakenham station near Ballarat Central in Melbourne.
How long does it take to travel from Dandenong to Ballarat Central by train and bus?
The total travel time between Dandenong in Dandenong South and Ballarat Central in Melbourne by train and bus is about 4 hr 8 min.
Where do I get on the train near Dandenong to get to Ballarat Central?
Get on the TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL train from the Traralgon station near Dandenong in Dandenong South.
Where do I get off the train when travelling between Dandenong and Ballarat Central?
Get off the train at the Pakenham stop, which is closest to Ballarat Central in Melbourne.
How much is the total train and bus fare from Dandenong to Ballarat Central?
The ride from Dandenong to Ballarat Central costs A$13.84.