How to get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Golden Point (Ballarat) by train?

By train

To get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Golden Point (Ballarat) in Melbourne, take the PAKENHAM train from Melbourne Central station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Southern Cross station to Ballarat Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

134minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Walk to Golden Point (Ballarat)
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melbourne Central
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    89 min
  • 6
    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 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Golden Point (Ballarat)

The distance between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and Golden Point (Ballarat), Melbourne is approximately 117.85 km, which can typically be travelled in 134 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Golden Point (Ballarat) 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 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)

8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) is located at 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 6-Swanston St/La Trobe St (Melbourne City).

Train stations close to 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City):

  • Melbourne Central

Bus stations close to 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City):

  • La Trobe St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Exhibition St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Little Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)

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))

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Golden Point (Ballarat)?

    The fastest way takes 134 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT.

  • Is there a direct train between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) and Golden Point (Ballarat) in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 14 min.

  • Which train line goes from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Golden Point (Ballarat) in Melbourne?

    The PAKENHAM train line goes from Melbourne Central station near 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to City (Flinders Street) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till City (Flinders Street) station near Golden Point (Ballarat) in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Golden Point (Ballarat) in Melbourne by train?

    The total travel time between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) and Golden Point (Ballarat) in Melbourne by train is about 2 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to get to Golden Point (Ballarat) in Melbourne?

    Get on the PAKENHAM train from the Melbourne Central station near 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) and Golden Point (Ballarat) in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the City (Flinders Street) station, which is closest to Golden Point (Ballarat) in Melbourne.

  • When is the first bus from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Golden Point (Ballarat) in Melbourne?

    The first bus from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Golden Point (Ballarat) in Melbourne is Ballarat - Melbourne Via Melton. It leaves the Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) stop at 06:46.

  • How much is the train fare from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Golden Point (Ballarat)?

    The ride from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Golden Point (Ballarat) costs A$8.54.

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