How to get from 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Golden Point (Ballarat) by train?

By train

To get from 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Golden Point (Ballarat) in Melbourne, take the MERNDA train from Flinders Street 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 10 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

130minA$8.54
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Walk to Golden Point (Ballarat)
Leaves from Flinders Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 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

Alternative route by train via HURSTBRIDGE and ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT

To get from 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Golden Point (Ballarat) in Melbourne, take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Flinders Street 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 10 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

130minA$8.54
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Walk to Golden Point (Ballarat)
Leaves from Flinders Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 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 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Golden Point (Ballarat)

The distance between 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and Golden Point (Ballarat), Melbourne is approximately 117.69 km, which can typically be travelled in 130 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 5-Swanston St/Flinders 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 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)

5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) is located at 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Flinders Street.

Train stations close to 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City):

  • Flinders Street

Bus stations close to 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City):

  • Bourke St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Kavanagh St/Southbank Bvd (Southbank)
  • City Rd/Southbank Bvd (Southbank)

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

Alternative route by train via HURSTBRIDGE and ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT

To get from 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Golden Point (Ballarat) in Melbourne, take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Flinders Street 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 10 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

130minA$8.54
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Walk to Golden Point (Ballarat)
Leaves from Flinders Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Golden Point (Ballarat)?

    The fastest way takes 130 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Golden Point (Ballarat)?

    The alternative route takes 130 minutes, using Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT.

  • Is there a direct train between 5-Swanston St/Flinders 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 10 min.

  • Which train line goes from 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Golden Point (Ballarat) in Melbourne?

    The MERNDA train line goes from Mernda station near 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Southern Cross station near Golden Point (Ballarat) in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Golden Point (Ballarat) in Melbourne by train?

    The total travel time between 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) and Golden Point (Ballarat) in Melbourne by train is about 2 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to get to Golden Point (Ballarat) in Melbourne?

    Get on the MERNDA train from the Mernda station near 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) and Golden Point (Ballarat) in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross station, which is closest to Golden Point (Ballarat) in Melbourne.

  • When is the first bus from 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Golden Point (Ballarat) in Melbourne?

    The first bus from 5-Swanston St/Flinders 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 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Golden Point (Ballarat)?

    The ride from 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Golden Point (Ballarat) costs A$8.54.

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