How to get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Ballarat East by train?

From 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Ballarat East by train

To get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Ballarat East in Melbourne, take the PAKENHAM train from Melbourne Central 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 51 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

111minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Walk to Ballarat East
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melbourne Central
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    4 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 East
    Walk to
    Ballarat East
    560 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Ballarat East

The distance between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and Ballarat East, Melbourne is approximately 116.09 km, which can typically be travelled in 111 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) 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 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)

8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) is located at 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 6-Swanston St/La Trobe St (Melbourne City).

Train stations close to 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City):

  • Melbourne Central

Bus stations close to 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City):

  • La Trobe St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Exhibition St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Little Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)

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 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Ballarat East?

    The fastest way takes 111 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT.

  • Is there a direct train between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) and Ballarat East in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 51 min.

  • Which train line goes from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Ballarat East in Melbourne?

    The PAKENHAM train line goes from Melbourne Central station near 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to City (Flinders Street) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till City (Flinders Street) station near Ballarat East in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Ballarat East in Melbourne by train?

    The total travel time between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) and Ballarat East in Melbourne by train is about 1 hr 51 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to get to Ballarat East in Melbourne?

    Get on the PAKENHAM train from the Melbourne Central station near 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) and Ballarat East in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the City (Flinders Street) station, which is closest to Ballarat East in Melbourne.

  • When is the first bus from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Ballarat East in Melbourne?

    The first bus from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Ballarat East 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 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Ballarat East?

    The ride from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Ballarat East costs A$8.54.

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