How to get from Geelong to Ballarat East by train?

By train

To get from Geelong to Ballarat East in Melbourne, take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Geelong station to Deer Park station. Next, take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Deer Park station to Ballarat Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 36 min. The ride fare is A$3.78.

156minA$3.78
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
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    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Geelong
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    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Deer Park
    43 min
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    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    63 min
  • 6
    Walk to Ballarat East
    Walk to
    Ballarat East
    560 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Geelong to Ballarat East

The distance between Geelong, Melbourne and Ballarat East, Melbourne is approximately 159.59 km, which can typically be travelled in 156 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Geelong to Ballarat East 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 Geelong

Geelong is located at Geelong, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong).

Train stations close to Geelong:

  • South Geelong
  • North Geelong

Bus stations close to Geelong:

  • Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
  • Geelong Railway Station (Geelong)
  • Brougham St/Mercer St (Geelong)

Public transport stations close to Ballarat East, Melbourne

Ballarat East is located at Ballarat East, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Davies St/Scott Pde (Ballarat Central).

Train stations close to Ballarat East:

  • Ballarat Station
  • Wendouree

Bus stations close to Ballarat East:

  • Davies St/Scott Pde (Ballarat Central)
  • Eastern Oval/Peel St N (Ballarat East)
  • Ballarat Bowling Club/Peel St N (Ballarat East)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Geelong to Ballarat East?

    The fastest way takes 156 minutes, using Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • Is there a direct train between Geelong and Ballarat East?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 36 min.

  • Which train line goes from Geelong to Ballarat East?

    The GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train line goes from Melbourne station near Geelong in Geelong to Deer Park station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Deer Park station near Ballarat East in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Geelong to Ballarat East by train?

    The total travel time between Geelong in Geelong and Ballarat East in Melbourne by train is about 2 hr 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Geelong to get to Ballarat East?

    Get on the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from the Melbourne station near Geelong in Geelong.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Geelong and Ballarat East?

    Get off the train at the Deer Park station, which is closest to Ballarat East in Melbourne.

  • When is the first bus from Geelong to Ballarat East?

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

  • How much is the train fare from Geelong to Ballarat East?

    The ride from Geelong to Ballarat East costs A$3.78.

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