How to get from Melbourne Airport to Ballarat Station by bus and train?

From Melbourne Airport to Ballarat Station by bus and train

To get from Melbourne Airport to Ballarat Station in Soldiers Hill, take the MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport) station to Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer 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 2 hr 3 min. The ride fare is A$28.29.

123minA$28.29
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Leaves from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 45511
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESSMELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    City
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 23175
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    130 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 Ballarat Station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    83 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Airport to Ballarat Station

The distance between Melbourne Airport, Soldiers Hill and Ballarat Station, Soldiers Hill is approximately 136.1 km, which can typically be travelled in 123 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Airport to Ballarat Station by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Soldiers Hill – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Melbourne Airport

Melbourne Airport is located at Melbourne Airport, Soldiers Hill and the nearest public transport station is Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport).

Bus stations close to Melbourne Airport:

  • Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)
  • Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd (Melbourne Airport)
  • Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)

Public transport stations close to Ballarat Station, Soldiers Hill

Ballarat Station is located at Ballarat Station, Soldiers Hill and the nearest public transport station is Ballarat Railway Station (Ballarat Central).

Train stations close to Ballarat Station:

  • Ballarat Station
  • Wendouree

Bus stations close to Ballarat Station:

  • Ballarat Railway Station (Ballarat Central)
  • Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
  • Ballarat Bus Interchange (Soldiers Hill)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport to Ballarat Station?

    The fastest way takes 123 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Airport and Ballarat Station?

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

  • Which bus line goes from Melbourne Airport to Ballarat Station?

    The MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus line goes from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport) station near Melbourne Airport in Melbourne to City station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till City station near Ballarat Station in Soldiers Hill.

  • How long does it take to travel from Melbourne Airport to Ballarat Station by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Melbourne Airport in Melbourne and Ballarat Station in Soldiers Hill by bus and train is about 2 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Melbourne Airport to get to Ballarat Station?

    Get on the MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus from the Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport) stop near Melbourne Airport in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Melbourne Airport and Ballarat Station?

    Get off the bus at the City station, which is closest to Ballarat Station in Soldiers Hill.

  • How much is the bus fare from Melbourne Airport to Ballarat Station?

    The ride from Melbourne Airport to Ballarat Station costs A$28.29.

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