How to get from Ballarat Central to Dandenong by train?

From Ballarat Central to Dandenong by train

To get from Ballarat Central to Dandenong in Dandenong South, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA BALLARAT train from Ballarat Station station to Footscray station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WERRIBEE train and finally take the PAKENHAM train from Flinders Street station to Dandenong 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 - MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA BALLARAT
MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA BALLARAT
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Leaves from Ballarat Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Station
    510 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA BALLARATMELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    78 min
  • 4
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Flinders Street
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    13 min
  • 6
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    East Pakenham
  • 7
    Ride to train station Dandenong
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Ballarat Central to Dandenong by train via MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA BALLARAT, PAKENHAM and PAKENHAM

To get from Ballarat Central to Dandenong in Dandenong South, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA BALLARAT train from Ballarat Station station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the PAKENHAM train from Flinders Street station to Dandenong 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 - MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA BALLARAT
MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA BALLARAT
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Leaves from Ballarat Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Station
    510 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA BALLARATMELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    88 min
  • 4
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    4 min
  • 6
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    East Pakenham
  • 7
    Ride to train station Dandenong
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ballarat Central to Dandenong

The distance between Ballarat Central, Dandenong South and Dandenong, Dandenong South is approximately 145.43 km, which can typically be travelled in 163 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ballarat Central to Dandenong by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Dandenong South – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Ballarat Central

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

Train stations close to Ballarat Central:

  • Wendouree
  • Ballarat Station

Bus stations close to Ballarat Central:

  • Central Square Sc/Sturt St (Ballarat Central)
  • Doveton St/Sturt St (Ballarat Central)
  • Armstrong St/Sturt St (Ballarat Central)

Public transport stations close to Dandenong, Dandenong South

Dandenong is located at Dandenong, Dandenong South and the nearest public transport station is Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong).

Train stations close to Dandenong:

  • Dandenong
  • Yarraman
  • Noble Park

Bus stations close to Dandenong:

  • Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
  • Station St/Cheltenham Rd (Dandenong)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Ballarat Central to Dandenong by train via MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA BALLARAT, PAKENHAM and PAKENHAM

To get from Ballarat Central to Dandenong in Dandenong South, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA BALLARAT train from Ballarat Station station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the PAKENHAM train from Flinders Street station to Dandenong 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 - MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA BALLARAT
MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA BALLARAT
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Leaves from Ballarat Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Station
    510 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA BALLARATMELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    88 min
  • 4
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    4 min
  • 6
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    East Pakenham
  • 7
    Ride to train station Dandenong
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 163 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA BALLARAT, Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line PAKENHAM.

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

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

  • Is there a direct train between Ballarat Central and Dandenong?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 43 min.

  • Which train line goes from Ballarat Central to Dandenong?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Ballarat Central to Dandenong by train?

    The total travel time between Ballarat Central in Melbourne and Dandenong in Dandenong South by train is about 2 hr 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Ballarat Central to get to Dandenong?

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

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Ballarat Central and Dandenong?

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

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

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