How to get from Ballarat Central to Fairfield by train?

By train

To get from Ballarat Central to Fairfield in Melbourne, take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Ballarat Station station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Southern Cross station to Fairfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

148minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
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 - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 5
    Ride to train station Fairfield
    Ride to train station
    Fairfield
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Ballarat Central to Fairfield 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 CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the 508 bus from Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd (Moonee Ponds) station to Station St/Separation St (Fairfield) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 35 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

155minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 508
508
Walk to Fairfield
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 - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Moonee Ponds
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd (Moonee Ponds)
    ID 368553
    460 m • 6 min
  • 7
    Bus - 508508
    Wait for bus
    508
    Alphington
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Station St/Separation St (Fairfield)
    ID 4788
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Fairfield
    Walk to
    Fairfield
    880 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ballarat Central to Fairfield

The distance between Ballarat Central, Melbourne and Fairfield, Melbourne is approximately 124.63 km, which can typically be travelled in 148 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ballarat Central to Fairfield 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 Fairfield, Melbourne

Fairfield is located at Fairfield, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Fairfield Railway Station/Wingrove St (Fairfield).

Train stations close to Fairfield:

  • Fairfield
  • Dennis
  • Alphington

Bus stations close to Fairfield:

  • Fairfield Railway Station/Wingrove St (Fairfield)
  • Fairfield Railway Station/Station St (Fairfield)
  • Clarke St/Rathmines St (Northcote)

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Ballarat Central to Fairfield 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 CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the 508 bus from Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd (Moonee Ponds) station to Station St/Separation St (Fairfield) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 35 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

155minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 508
508
Walk to Fairfield
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 - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Moonee Ponds
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd (Moonee Ponds)
    ID 368553
    460 m • 6 min
  • 7
    Bus - 508508
    Wait for bus
    508
    Alphington
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Station St/Separation St (Fairfield)
    ID 4788
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Fairfield
    Walk to
    Fairfield
    880 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 148 minutes, using Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE.

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

    The alternative route takes 155 minutes, using Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 508.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 28 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Ballarat Central and Fairfield in Melbourne by train is about 2 hr 28 min.

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

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

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

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

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