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How to get from Ballarat Central to Cheltenham by train?

By train

To get from Ballarat Central to Cheltenham in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Ballarat Station station to Footscray station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WERRIBEE train and finally take the FRANKSTON train from Flinders Street station to Cheltenham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

143minA$13.84
Walk to train stationTrain - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Leaves from Ballarat Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Station
    510 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    78 min
  • 4
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    13 min
  • 6
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 7
    Ride to train station Cheltenham
    Ride to train station
    Cheltenham
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, PAKENHAM and FRANKSTON

To get from Ballarat Central to Cheltenham in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Ballarat Station station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the FRANKSTON train from Flinders Street station to Cheltenham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 43 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

163minA$13.84
Walk to train stationTrain - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Leaves from Ballarat Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Station
    510 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    88 min
  • 4
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    4 min
  • 6
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 7
    Ride to train station Cheltenham
    Ride to train station
    Cheltenham
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ballarat Central to Cheltenham

The distance between Ballarat Central, Melbourne and Cheltenham, Melbourne is approximately 136.67 km, which can typically be travelled in 143 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ballarat Central to Cheltenham 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 Ballarat Central

Ballarat Central is located at Ballarat Central, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Central Square Sc/Sturt St (Ballarat Central).

Train stations close to Ballarat Central:

  • Ballarat Station
  • Wendouree

Bus stations close to Ballarat Central:

  • Central Square Sc/Sturt St (Ballarat Central)
  • Armstrong St/Sturt St (Ballarat Central)
  • Old Fire Station/Sturt St (Ballarat Central)

Public transport stations close to Cheltenham, Melbourne

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

Train stations close to Cheltenham:

  • Cheltenham
  • Southland
  • Mentone

Bus stations close to Cheltenham:

  • Cheltenham Railway Station/Charman Rd (Cheltenham)
  • Cheltenham Railway Station/Station Rd (Cheltenham)
  • Charman Rd/Park Rd (Cheltenham)

Alternative route by train via BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, PAKENHAM and FRANKSTON

To get from Ballarat Central to Cheltenham in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Ballarat Station station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the FRANKSTON train from Flinders Street station to Cheltenham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 43 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

163minA$13.84
Walk to train stationTrain - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Leaves from Ballarat Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Station
    510 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    88 min
  • 4
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    4 min
  • 6
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 7
    Ride to train station Cheltenham
    Ride to train station
    Cheltenham
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ballarat Central to Cheltenham?

    The fastest way takes 143 minutes, using Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line FRANKSTON.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ballarat Central to Cheltenham?

    The alternative route takes 163 minutes, using Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line FRANKSTON.

  • Is there a direct train between Ballarat Central and Cheltenham in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 23 min.

  • Which train line goes from Ballarat Central to Cheltenham in Melbourne?

    The BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train line goes from Ballarat Station station near Ballarat Central to Melbourne station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Melbourne station near Cheltenham in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Ballarat Central to Cheltenham in Melbourne by train?

    The total travel time between Ballarat Central and Cheltenham in Melbourne by train is about 2 hr 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Ballarat Central to get to Cheltenham in Melbourne?

    Get on the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from the Ballarat Station station near Ballarat Central in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Ballarat Central and Cheltenham in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Melbourne station, which is closest to Cheltenham in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from Ballarat Central to Cheltenham?

    The ride from Ballarat Central to Cheltenham costs A$13.84.

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