How to get from Clayton to Ballarat North by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Clayton to Ballarat North in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from Clayton station to Caulfield station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station to Ballarat Railway Station (Ballarat Central) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 24 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

204minA$13.84
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat North
Leaves from Clayton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Clayton
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    45 min
  • 4
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    19 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    260 m • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for bus
    BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station (Ballarat Central)
    ID 20293
    83 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ballarat North
    Walk to
    Ballarat North
    2.3 km • 30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 703, FRANKSTON and BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON

To get from Clayton to Ballarat North in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 703 bus from Clayton Station/Clayton Rd (Clayton) station to Bentleigh Station/Centre Rd (Bentleigh) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station to Ballarat Railway Station (Ballarat Central) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 20 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

260minA$13.84
Bus - 703
703
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat North
Leaves from Clayton Station/Clayton Rd (Clayton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Clayton
  • 2
    Bus - 703703
    Wait for bus
    703
    Middle Brighton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bentleigh Station/Centre Rd (Bentleigh)
    ID 22302
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bentleigh
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    260 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for bus
    BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station (Ballarat Central)
    ID 20293
    83 min
  • 10
    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 Clayton to Ballarat North

The distance between Clayton, Melbourne and Ballarat North, Melbourne is approximately 141.7 km, which can typically be travelled in 204 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Clayton to Ballarat North by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Clayton

Clayton is located at Clayton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Clayton Station/Clayton Rd (Clayton).

Train stations close to Clayton:

  • Westall
  • Springvale
  • Oakleigh

Bus stations close to Clayton:

  • Clayton Station/Clayton Rd (Clayton)
  • Clayton Station/Carinish Rd (Clayton)
  • Clayton Sc/Clayton Rd (Clayton)

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)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 703, FRANKSTON and BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON

To get from Clayton to Ballarat North in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 703 bus from Clayton Station/Clayton Rd (Clayton) station to Bentleigh Station/Centre Rd (Bentleigh) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station to Ballarat Railway Station (Ballarat Central) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 20 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

260minA$13.84
Bus - 703
703
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat North
Leaves from Clayton Station/Clayton Rd (Clayton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Clayton
  • 2
    Bus - 703703
    Wait for bus
    703
    Middle Brighton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bentleigh Station/Centre Rd (Bentleigh)
    ID 22302
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bentleigh
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    260 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for bus
    BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station (Ballarat Central)
    ID 20293
    83 min
  • 10
    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 Clayton to Ballarat North?

    The fastest way takes 204 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Clayton to Ballarat North?

    The alternative route takes 260 minutes, using Bus line 703, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • Is there a direct train between Clayton and Ballarat North?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 24 min.

  • Which train line goes from Clayton to Ballarat North?

    The PAKENHAM train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Clayton in Clayton to Caulfield station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Caulfield station near Ballarat North in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Clayton to Ballarat North by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Clayton in Clayton and Ballarat North in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Clayton to get to Ballarat North?

    Get on the PAKENHAM train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Clayton in Clayton.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Clayton and Ballarat North?

    Get off the train at the Caulfield stop, which is closest to Ballarat North in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Clayton to Ballarat North?

    The ride from Clayton to Ballarat North costs A$13.84.

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