How to get from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Golden Point (Ballarat) by train and tram?

By train and tram

To get from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Golden Point (Ballarat) in Melbourne, take the 12 tram from 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station to 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Southern Cross station to Ballarat Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

139minA$8.54
Walk to tram stationTram - 12
12
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Golden Point (Ballarat)
Leaves from 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17901
    570 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Tram - 1212
    Wait for tram
    12
    St Kilda (Fitzroy St)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17905
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    83 min
  • 7
    Walk to Golden Point (Ballarat)
    Walk to
    Golden Point (Ballarat)
    2.32 km • 30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Golden Point (Ballarat) in Melbourne, take the 220 bus from Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City) station to Footscray Station/Irving St (Footscray) station. Next, take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Footscray station to Ballarat Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

145minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 220
220
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Golden Point (Ballarat)
Leaves from Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20465
    570 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 220220
    Wait for bus
    220
    Sunshine Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Footscray Station/Irving St (Footscray)
    ID 21169
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    75 min
  • 7
    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 Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Golden Point (Ballarat)

The distance between Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and Golden Point (Ballarat), Melbourne is approximately 117.86 km, which can typically be travelled in 139 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Golden Point (Ballarat) by train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)

Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) is located at Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City).

Bus stations close to Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City):

  • Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Little Lonsdale St/Russell St (Melbourne City)
  • Elizabeth St/Lonsdale 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))

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Golden Point (Ballarat) in Melbourne, take the 220 bus from Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City) station to Footscray Station/Irving St (Footscray) station. Next, take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Footscray station to Ballarat Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

145minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 220
220
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Golden Point (Ballarat)
Leaves from Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20465
    570 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 220220
    Wait for bus
    220
    Sunshine Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Footscray Station/Irving St (Footscray)
    ID 21169
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    75 min
  • 7
    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 Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Golden Point (Ballarat)?

    The fastest way takes 139 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

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

    The alternative route takes 145 minutes, using Bus line 220, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • Is there a direct tram between Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) and Golden Point (Ballarat) in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 19 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Golden Point (Ballarat) in Melbourne?

    The 12 tram line goes from 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station near Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to St Kilda (Fitzroy St) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till St Kilda (Fitzroy St) station near Golden Point (Ballarat) in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Golden Point (Ballarat) in Melbourne by tram and train?

    The total travel time between Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) and Golden Point (Ballarat) in Melbourne by tram and train is about 2 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to get to Golden Point (Ballarat) in Melbourne?

    Get on the 12 tram from the 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station near Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) and Golden Point (Ballarat) in Melbourne?

    Get off the tram at the St Kilda (Fitzroy St) station, which is closest to Golden Point (Ballarat) in Melbourne.

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

    The first bus from Swanston St/Lonsdale 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.

  • When is the first train from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Golden Point (Ballarat) in Melbourne?

    The first train from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Golden Point (Ballarat) in Melbourne is Ballarat-Wendouree - Melbourne via Melton. It leaves the Southern Cross station at 01:14.

  • How much is the tram fare from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Golden Point (Ballarat)?

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

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