How to get from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Ballarat East by train and tram?

By train and tram

To get from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Ballarat East in Melbourne, take the 12 tram from 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station to 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Southern Cross station to Ballarat Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

116minA$8.54
Walk to tram stationTram - 12
12
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat East
Leaves from 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17901
    570 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Tram - 1212
    Wait for tram
    12
    St Kilda (Fitzroy St)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17905
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
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    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    83 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ballarat East
    Walk to
    Ballarat East
    560 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Ballarat East in Melbourne, take the 220 bus from Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City) station to Footscray Station/Irving St (Footscray) station. Next, take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Footscray station to Ballarat Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 2 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

122minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 220
220
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat East
Leaves from Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)

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    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20465
    570 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 220220
    Wait for bus
    220
    Sunshine Station
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    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Footscray Station/Irving St (Footscray)
    ID 21169
    19 min
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    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    75 min
  • 7
    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 Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Ballarat East

The distance between Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and Ballarat East, Melbourne is approximately 116.09 km, which can typically be travelled in 116 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Ballarat East by train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)

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

Bus stations close to Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City):

  • Little Bourke St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Exhibition St/Lonsdale 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)

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Ballarat East in Melbourne, take the 220 bus from Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City) station to Footscray Station/Irving St (Footscray) station. Next, take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Footscray station to Ballarat Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 2 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

122minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 220
220
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat East
Leaves from Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20465
    570 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 220220
    Wait for bus
    220
    Sunshine Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Footscray Station/Irving St (Footscray)
    ID 21169
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
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    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    75 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ballarat East
    Walk to
    Ballarat East
    560 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Ballarat East?

    The fastest way takes 116 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Ballarat East?

    The alternative route takes 122 minutes, using Bus line 220, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • Is there a direct tram between Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) and Ballarat East in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 56 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Ballarat East in Melbourne?

    The 12 tram line goes from 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station near Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to St Kilda (Fitzroy St) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till St Kilda (Fitzroy St) station near Ballarat East in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Ballarat East in Melbourne by tram and train?

    The total travel time between Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) and Ballarat East in Melbourne by tram and train is about 1 hr 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to get to Ballarat East in Melbourne?

    Get on the 12 tram from the 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station near Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) and Ballarat East in Melbourne?

    Get off the tram at the St Kilda (Fitzroy St) station, which is closest to Ballarat East in Melbourne.

  • When is the first bus from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Ballarat East in Melbourne?

    The first bus from Swanston St/Lonsdale 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.

  • When is the first train from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Ballarat East in Melbourne?

    The first train from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Ballarat East in Melbourne is Ballarat-Wendouree - Melbourne via Melton. It leaves the Southern Cross station at 01:14.

  • How much is the tram fare from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Ballarat East?

    The ride from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Ballarat East costs A$8.54.

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