How to get from Ballan to Merrigum by bus and train?

From Ballan to Merrigum by bus and train

To get from Ballan to Merrigum in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BALLARAT train from Ballan Railway Station station to Southern Cross Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SEYMOUR train and finally take the COACH bus from Shepparton Station/Purcell St station to Morrissey St/Waverley Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 6 min. The bus and train schedule from Ballan may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Merrigum on the Moovit app.

306min
Walk to train stationTrain - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Train - SEYMOUR
SEYMOUR
Bus - COACH
COACH
Leaves from Ballan Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballan Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BLN
    850 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Southern Cross
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    69 min
  • 4
    Train - SEYMOURSEYMOUR
    Wait for train
    SEYMOUR
    Shepparton
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shepparton Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SNH
    151 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shepparton Station/Purcell St
    ID 15126
    40 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Moama (Nsw)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Morrissey St/Waverley Ave
    Ride to bus station
    Morrissey St/Waverley Ave
    ID 20889
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Ballan to Merrigum by bus and train via BALLARAT, BENDIGO and COACH

To get from Ballan to Merrigum in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BALLARAT train from Ballan Railway Station station to Footscray Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BENDIGO train and finally take the COACH bus from Echuca station to Morrissey St/Waverley Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 25 min. The bus and train schedule from Ballan may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Merrigum on the Moovit app.

385min
Walk to train stationTrain - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Train - BENDIGO
BENDIGO
Bus - COACH
COACH
Leaves from Ballan Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballan Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BLN
    850 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Southern Cross
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    59 min
  • 4
    Train - BENDIGOBENDIGO
    Wait for train
    BENDIGO
    Echuca
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Echuca Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:ECH
    183 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Echuca
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Murchison East Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Morrissey St/Waverley Ave
    Ride to bus station
    Morrissey St/Waverley Ave
    ID 20889
    50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ballan to Merrigum

The distance between Ballan, Melbourne and Merrigum, Melbourne is approximately 297 km, which can typically be travelled in 306 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ballan to Merrigum 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 schedule from Ballan to Merrigum

To check the bus and train schedule from Ballan to Merrigum using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Ballan) and destination (Merrigum), 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 trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Ballan to Merrigum by bus and train via BALLARAT, BENDIGO and COACH

To get from Ballan to Merrigum in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BALLARAT train from Ballan Railway Station station to Footscray Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BENDIGO train and finally take the COACH bus from Echuca station to Morrissey St/Waverley Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 25 min. The bus and train schedule from Ballan may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Merrigum on the Moovit app.

385min
Walk to train stationTrain - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Train - BENDIGO
BENDIGO
Bus - COACH
COACH
Leaves from Ballan Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballan Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BLN
    850 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Southern Cross
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    59 min
  • 4
    Train - BENDIGOBENDIGO
    Wait for train
    BENDIGO
    Echuca
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Echuca Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:ECH
    183 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Echuca
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Murchison East Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Morrissey St/Waverley Ave
    Ride to bus station
    Morrissey St/Waverley Ave
    ID 20889
    50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ballan to Merrigum?

    The fastest way takes 306 minutes, using Train line BALLARAT, Train line SEYMOUR, Bus line COACH.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ballan to Merrigum?

    The alternative route takes 385 minutes, using Train line BALLARAT, Train line BENDIGO, Bus line COACH.

  • Is there a direct train between Ballan and Merrigum in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 6 min.

  • Which train line goes from Ballan to Merrigum in Melbourne?

    The BALLARAT train line goes from Ballan Railway Station station near Ballan to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross station near Merrigum in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Ballan to Merrigum in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Ballan and Merrigum in Melbourne by train and bus is about 5 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Ballan to get to Merrigum in Melbourne?

    Get on the BALLARAT train from the Ballan Railway Station station near Ballan in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Ballan and Merrigum in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross stop, which is closest to Merrigum in Melbourne.

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