How to get from Ballarat Central to Elwood by train?

By train

To get from Ballarat Central to Elwood 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 SANDRINGHAM train from Flinders Street station to Ripponlea station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

129minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Walk to Elwood
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 - SANDRINGHAMSANDRINGHAM
    Wait for train
    SANDRINGHAM
    Sandringham
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ripponlea
    15 min
  • 8
    Walk to Elwood
    Walk to
    Elwood
    400 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train and tram

To get from Ballarat Central to Elwood in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one tram line: 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 67 tram from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 40-Scott St/Brighton Rd (Balaclava) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

150minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Tram - 67
67
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
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19499
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Tram - 6767
    Wait for tram
    67
    Carnegie
  • 8
    Ride to tram station 40-Scott St/Brighton Rd (Balaclava)
    Ride to tram station
    40-Scott St/Brighton Rd (Balaclava)
    ID 18977
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ballarat Central to Elwood

The distance between Ballarat Central, Melbourne and Elwood, Melbourne is approximately 124.5 km, which can typically be travelled in 129 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ballarat Central to Elwood 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 Elwood, Melbourne

Elwood is located at Elwood, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Ripponlea Railway Station/Glen Eira Rd (Ripponlea).

Bus stations close to Elwood:

  • Ripponlea Railway Station/Glen Eira Rd (Ripponlea)
  • Hotham Gr/Hotham St (Ripponlea)
  • Rippon Lea Historic Mansion/Hotham St (Elsternwick)

Related Routes

By train and tram

To get from Ballarat Central to Elwood in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one tram line: 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 67 tram from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 40-Scott St/Brighton Rd (Balaclava) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

150minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Tram - 67
67
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
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19499
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Tram - 6767
    Wait for tram
    67
    Carnegie
  • 8
    Ride to tram station 40-Scott St/Brighton Rd (Balaclava)
    Ride to tram station
    40-Scott St/Brighton Rd (Balaclava)
    ID 18977
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 129 minutes, using Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line SANDRINGHAM.

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

    The alternative route takes 150 minutes, using Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line 67.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 9 min.

  • Which train line goes from Ballarat Central to Elwood 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 Elwood in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Ballarat Central and Elwood in Melbourne by train is about 2 hr 9 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Ballarat Central to Elwood costs A$8.54.

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