How to get from Ballarat Central to Doreen by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Ballarat Central to Doreen in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Ballarat Station station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally take the 388 bus from Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd (Mernda) station to Laurimar Town Centre/Hazel Glen Dr (Doreen) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 3 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

183minA$13.84
Walk to train stationTrain - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 388
388
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 - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mernda
    57 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd (Mernda)
    ID 51733
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 388388
    Wait for bus
    388
    Mernda Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Laurimar Town Centre/Hazel Glen Dr (Doreen)
    Ride to bus station
    Laurimar Town Centre/Hazel Glen Dr (Doreen)
    ID 46599
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, MERNDA and 382

To get from Ballarat Central to Doreen in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Ballarat Station station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally take the 382 bus from Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd (Mernda) station to Hazel Glen Dr/Schotters Rd (Mernda) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 26 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

206minA$13.84
Walk to train stationTrain - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 382
382
Walk to Doreen
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 - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mernda
    57 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd (Mernda)
    ID 51734
    20 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 382382
    Wait for bus
    382
    Whittlesea
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hazel Glen Dr/Schotters Rd (Mernda)
    ID 48210
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to Doreen
    Walk to
    Doreen
    2.32 km • 30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ballarat Central to Doreen

The distance between Ballarat Central, Melbourne and Doreen, Melbourne is approximately 153.5 km, which can typically be travelled in 183 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ballarat Central to Doreen 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 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 Doreen, Melbourne

Doreen is located at Doreen, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Laurimar Town Centre/Hazel Glen Dr (Doreen).

Train stations close to Doreen:

  • Mernda
  • Hawkstowe

Bus stations close to Doreen:

  • Laurimar Town Centre/Hazel Glen Dr (Doreen)
  • Bulimba Dr/Hazel Glen Dr (Doreen)
  • Newstead Rd/Hazel Glen Dr (Doreen)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, MERNDA and 382

To get from Ballarat Central to Doreen in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Ballarat Station station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally take the 382 bus from Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd (Mernda) station to Hazel Glen Dr/Schotters Rd (Mernda) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 26 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

206minA$13.84
Walk to train stationTrain - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 382
382
Walk to Doreen
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 - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mernda
    57 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd (Mernda)
    ID 51734
    20 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 382382
    Wait for bus
    382
    Whittlesea
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hazel Glen Dr/Schotters Rd (Mernda)
    ID 48210
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to Doreen
    Walk to
    Doreen
    2.32 km • 30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 183 minutes, using Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line MERNDA, Bus line 388.

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

    The alternative route takes 206 minutes, using Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line MERNDA, Bus line 382.

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

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

  • Which train line goes from Ballarat Central to Doreen 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 and one bus line till Melbourne station near Doreen in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Ballarat Central and Doreen in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 3 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Melbourne stop, which is closest to Doreen in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Ballarat Central to Doreen?

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

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