How to get from Ballarat East to Diggers Rest by bus and train?

From Ballarat East to Diggers Rest by bus and train

To get from Ballarat East to Diggers Rest in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the COACH bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St station to Geelong Station/Railway Tce station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG train and finally take the SUNBURY train from Sunshine Station station to Diggers Rest Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 20 min. The bus and train schedule from Ballarat East may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Diggers Rest on the Moovit app.

200min
Walk to bus stationBus - COACH
COACH
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Leaves from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
    ID 82
    640 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Geelong Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce
    ID 3252
    90 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geelong Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:GEL
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONGGEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG
    Southern Cross
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sunshine Station
    ID vic:rail:SUN
    51 min
  • 7
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 8
    Ride to train station Diggers Rest Railway Station
    Ride to train station
    Diggers Rest Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:DRT
    22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ballarat East to Diggers Rest

The distance between Ballarat East, Melbourne and Diggers Rest, Melbourne is approximately 178.74 km, which can typically be travelled in 200 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ballarat East to Diggers Rest by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train timetable from Ballarat East to Diggers Rest

To check the bus and train timetable from Ballarat East to Diggers Rest using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Ballarat East) and destination (Diggers Rest), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ballarat East to Diggers Rest?

    The fastest way takes 200 minutes, using Bus line COACH, Train line GEELONG, Train line SUNBURY.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ballarat East and Diggers Rest in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 20 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ballarat East to Diggers Rest in Melbourne?

    The COACH bus line goes from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St station near Ballarat East to Geelong Station/Railway Tce station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Geelong Station/Railway Tce station near Diggers Rest in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Ballarat East to Diggers Rest in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Ballarat East and Diggers Rest in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Ballarat East to get to Diggers Rest in Melbourne?

    Get on the COACH bus from the Ballarat Station/Lydiard St stop near Ballarat East in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Ballarat East and Diggers Rest in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Geelong Station/Railway Tce station, which is closest to Diggers Rest in Melbourne.

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