How to get from Ballarat East to Foster by bus and train?

From Ballarat East to Foster by bus and train

To get from Ballarat East to Foster in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: 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 COACH bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station to Pulhams Store/Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 9 hr 32 min. The bus and train schedule from Ballarat East may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Foster on the Moovit app.

572min
Walk to bus stationBus - COACH
COACH
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Bus - COACH
COACH
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
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    58 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
    ID 20836
    470 m • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Yarram
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Pulhams Store/Main St
    Ride to bus station
    Pulhams Store/Main St
    ID 17358
    171 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ballarat East to Foster

The distance between Ballarat East, Melbourne and Foster, Melbourne is approximately 357.6 km, which can typically be travelled in 572 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ballarat East to Foster 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 Foster

To check the bus and train timetable from Ballarat East to Foster using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Ballarat East) and destination (Foster), 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 Foster?

    The fastest way takes 572 minutes, using Bus line COACH, Train line GEELONG, Bus line COACH.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 9 hr 32 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ballarat East to Foster 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 one bus line and one train line till Geelong Station/Railway Tce station near Foster in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Ballarat East and Foster in Melbourne by bus and train is about 9 hr 32 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Geelong Station/Railway Tce stop, which is closest to Foster in Melbourne.

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