How to get from Essendon to Ballarat Central by train?

By train

To get from Essendon to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to North Melbourne station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WERRIBEE train and finally take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Footscray station to Ballarat Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

108minA$8.54
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Essendon

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    City (Flinders Street)
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    11 min
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    Footscray
    6 min
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    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    75 min
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    Walk to Ballarat Central
    Walk to
    Ballarat Central
    510 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Essendon to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, take the 903 bus from Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station to Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station. Next, take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Sunshine station to Ballarat Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

123minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)

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    ID 51775
    30 m • 1 min
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    Altona
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    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
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    29 min
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    120 m • 2 min
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    70 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 Essendon to Ballarat Central

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Ballarat Central, Melbourne is approximately 119.04 km, which can typically be travelled in 108 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon 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 Essendon

Essendon is located at Essendon, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon).

Bus stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
  • Lorraine St/Buckley St (Essendon)

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 Essendon to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, take the 903 bus from Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station to Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station. Next, take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Sunshine station to Ballarat Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

123minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)

Step by Step

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    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
    ID 51775
    30 m • 1 min
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    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 40946
    29 min
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    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunshine
    120 m • 2 min
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    Ballarat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    70 min
  • 7
    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 Essendon to Ballarat Central?

    The fastest way takes 108 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

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

    The alternative route takes 123 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • Is there a direct train between Essendon and Ballarat Central?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 48 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to Ballarat Central?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Essendon to Ballarat Central by train?

    The total travel time between Essendon in Essendon and Ballarat Central in Melbourne by train is about 1 hr 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Essendon to get to Ballarat Central?

    Get on the CRAIGIEBURN train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Essendon in Essendon.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Essendon and Ballarat Central?

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

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

    The ride from Essendon to Ballarat Central costs A$8.54.

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