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How to get from Flinders Street Station to Ballarat North by train?

By train

To get from Flinders Street Station to Ballarat North in Melbourne, take the MERNDA train from Flinders Street 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 2 hr 7 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

127minA$8.54
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Walk to Ballarat North
Leaves from Flinders Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Flinders Street Station
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 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 North
    Walk to
    Ballarat North
    2.3 km • 30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via HURSTBRIDGE and ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT

To get from Flinders Street Station to Ballarat North in Melbourne, take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Flinders Street 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 2 hr 7 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

127minA$8.54
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Walk to Ballarat North
Leaves from Flinders Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Flinders Street Station
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 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 North
    Walk to
    Ballarat North
    2.3 km • 30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Flinders Street Station to Ballarat North

The distance between Flinders Street Station, Melbourne and Ballarat North, Melbourne is approximately 117.68 km, which can typically be travelled in 127 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Flinders Street Station to Ballarat North 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 Flinders Street Station

Flinders Street Station is located at Flinders Street Station, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Flinders Street.

Train stations close to Flinders Street Station:

  • Flinders Street

Bus stations close to Flinders Street Station:

  • Victorian College Of the Arts/Southbank Bvd (Southbank)
  • Kavanagh St/Southbank Bvd (Southbank)
  • City Rd/Southbank Bvd (Southbank)

Public transport stations close to Ballarat North, Melbourne

Ballarat North is located at Ballarat North, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Lydiard St/Landsborough St (Ballarat North).

Train stations close to Ballarat North:

  • Ballarat Station
  • Wendouree

Bus stations close to Ballarat North:

  • Lydiard St/Landsborough St (Ballarat North)
  • Walker St/Lydiard St N (Ballarat North)
  • Norman St/Doveton St N (Ballarat North)

Alternative route by train via HURSTBRIDGE and ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT

To get from Flinders Street Station to Ballarat North in Melbourne, take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Flinders Street 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 2 hr 7 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

127minA$8.54
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Walk to Ballarat North
Leaves from Flinders Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Flinders Street Station
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 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 North
    Walk to
    Ballarat North
    2.3 km • 30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Flinders Street Station to Ballarat North?

    The fastest way takes 127 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Flinders Street Station to Ballarat North?

    The alternative route takes 127 minutes, using Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT.

  • Is there a direct train between Flinders Street Station and Ballarat North in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 7 min.

  • Which train line goes from Flinders Street Station to Ballarat North in Melbourne?

    The MERNDA train line goes from Mernda station near Flinders Street Station to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Southern Cross station near Ballarat North in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Flinders Street Station to Ballarat North in Melbourne by train?

    The total travel time between Flinders Street Station and Ballarat North in Melbourne by train is about 2 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Flinders Street Station to get to Ballarat North in Melbourne?

    Get on the MERNDA train from the Mernda station near Flinders Street Station in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Flinders Street Station and Ballarat North in Melbourne?

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

  • When is the first bus from Flinders Street Station to Ballarat North in Melbourne?

    The first bus from Flinders Street Station to Ballarat North 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 Flinders Street Station to Ballarat North?

    The ride from Flinders Street Station to Ballarat North costs A$8.54.

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