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

By bus and train

To get from Ballarat Central to Emerald 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 BELGRAVE train and finally take the 695 bus from Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Belgrave) station to Emerald-Monbulk Rd/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Emerald) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 30 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

210minA$13.84
Walk to train stationTrain - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 695
695
Walk to Emerald
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
    85 min
  • 4
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Belgrave
    74 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Belgrave)
    ID 19582
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 695695
    Wait for bus
    695
    Gembrook
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Emerald-Monbulk Rd/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Emerald)
    ID 13839
    16 min
  • 9
    Walk to Emerald
    Walk to
    Emerald
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ballarat Central to Emerald

The distance between Ballarat Central, Melbourne and Emerald, Melbourne is approximately 168.9 km, which can typically be travelled in 210 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ballarat Central to Emerald 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 Emerald, Melbourne

Emerald is located at Emerald, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Beaconsfield-Emerald Rd/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Emerald).

Bus stations close to Emerald:

  • Beaconsfield-Emerald Rd/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Emerald)
  • Emerald-Monbulk Rd/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Emerald)
  • Emerald Village/Main St (Emerald)

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 210 minutes, using Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 695.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 30 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Ballarat Central and Emerald in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 30 min.

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

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

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

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

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