How to get from Dandenong to Golden Point (Ballarat) by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Dandenong to Golden Point (Ballarat) in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL train from Dandenong station to Pakenham station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL train and finally take the BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station to Ballarat Railway Station (Ballarat Central) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 31 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

271minA$13.84
Train - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
Train - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Golden Point (Ballarat)
Leaves from Dandenong

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Dandenong
  • 2
    Train - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELLTRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Wait for train
    TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Traralgon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Pakenham
    20 min
  • 4
    Train - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELLTRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Wait for train
    TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Melbourne
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    63 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    260 m • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for bus
    BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station (Ballarat Central)
    ID 20293
    83 min
  • 9
    Walk to Golden Point (Ballarat)
    Walk to
    Golden Point (Ballarat)
    2.32 km • 30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Dandenong to Golden Point (Ballarat) in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 901 bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) station to Avocet St/Blackburn Rd (Doncaster East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 906 bus and finally take the BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station to Ballarat Railway Station (Ballarat Central) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 25 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

265minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - 901
901
Bus - 906
906
Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Golden Point (Ballarat)
Leaves from Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
    ID 20157
    120 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Avocet St/Blackburn Rd (Doncaster East)
    ID 4009
    73 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Whittenoom St/Blackburn Rd (Doncaster East)
    ID 4376
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 906906
    Wait for bus
    906
    City (King/Lonsdale Sts)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
    ID 43718
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    330 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for bus
    BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station (Ballarat Central)
    ID 20293
    83 min
  • 10
    Walk to Golden Point (Ballarat)
    Walk to
    Golden Point (Ballarat)
    2.32 km • 30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Dandenong to Golden Point (Ballarat)

The distance between Dandenong, Melbourne and Golden Point (Ballarat), Melbourne is approximately 206 km, which can typically be travelled in 271 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dandenong to Golden Point (Ballarat) 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 Dandenong

Dandenong is located at Dandenong, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong).

Train stations close to Dandenong:

  • Noble Park
  • Yarraman

Bus stations close to Dandenong:

  • Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
  • Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong)
  • Station St/Cheltenham Rd (Dandenong)

Public transport stations close to Golden Point (Ballarat), Melbourne

Golden Point (Ballarat) is located at Golden Point (Ballarat), Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Sovereign Hill/Bradshaw St (Golden Point (3350)).

Train stations close to Golden Point (Ballarat):

  • Ballarat Station

Bus stations close to Golden Point (Ballarat):

  • Sovereign Hill/Bradshaw St (Golden Point (3350))
  • Bradshaw St/Magpie St (Golden Point (3350))
  • Bradshaw St/Main Rd (Golden Point (3350))

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Dandenong to Golden Point (Ballarat) in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 901 bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) station to Avocet St/Blackburn Rd (Doncaster East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 906 bus and finally take the BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station to Ballarat Railway Station (Ballarat Central) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 25 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

265minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - 901
901
Bus - 906
906
Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Golden Point (Ballarat)
Leaves from Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
    ID 20157
    120 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Avocet St/Blackburn Rd (Doncaster East)
    ID 4009
    73 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Whittenoom St/Blackburn Rd (Doncaster East)
    ID 4376
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 906906
    Wait for bus
    906
    City (King/Lonsdale Sts)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
    ID 43718
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    330 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for bus
    BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station (Ballarat Central)
    ID 20293
    83 min
  • 10
    Walk to Golden Point (Ballarat)
    Walk to
    Golden Point (Ballarat)
    2.32 km • 30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Dandenong to Golden Point (Ballarat)?

    The fastest way takes 271 minutes, using Bus line TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL, Bus line TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL, Bus line BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Dandenong to Golden Point (Ballarat)?

    The alternative route takes 265 minutes, using Bus line 901, Bus line 906, Bus line BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • Is there a direct train between Dandenong and Golden Point (Ballarat) in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 31 min.

  • Which train line goes from Dandenong to Golden Point (Ballarat) in Melbourne?

    The TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL train line goes from Traralgon station near Dandenong to Pakenham station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Pakenham station near Golden Point (Ballarat) in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Dandenong to Golden Point (Ballarat) in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Dandenong and Golden Point (Ballarat) in Melbourne by train and bus is about 4 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Dandenong to get to Golden Point (Ballarat) in Melbourne?

    Get on the TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL train from the Traralgon station near Dandenong in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Dandenong and Golden Point (Ballarat) in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Pakenham stop, which is closest to Golden Point (Ballarat) in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Dandenong to Golden Point (Ballarat)?

    The ride from Dandenong to Golden Point (Ballarat) costs A$13.84.

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