How to get from Ballarat East to Merrigum by bus and train?

From Ballarat East to Merrigum by bus and train

To get from Ballarat East to Merrigum in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the COACH bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St station to Geelong Station/Railway Tce station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG train and finally take the COACH bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station to Morrissey St/Waverley Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 11 hr 56 min. The bus and train schedule from Ballarat East may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Merrigum on the Moovit app.

716min
Walk to bus stationBus - COACH
COACH
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Bus - COACH
COACH
Leaves from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
    ID 82
    640 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Geelong Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce
    ID 3252
    90 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geelong Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:GEL
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONGGEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG
    Southern Cross
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    58 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
    ID 20836
    470 m • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Barmah
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Morrissey St/Waverley Ave
    Ride to bus station
    Morrissey St/Waverley Ave
    ID 20889
    195 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ballarat East to Merrigum

The distance between Ballarat East, Melbourne and Merrigum, Melbourne is approximately 394.7 km, which can typically be travelled in 716 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ballarat East 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 timetable from Ballarat East to Merrigum

To check the bus and train timetable from Ballarat East to Merrigum using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Ballarat East) 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 journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ballarat East to Merrigum?

    The fastest way takes 716 minutes, using Bus line COACH, Train line GEELONG, Bus line COACH.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ballarat East and Merrigum in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 11 hr 56 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ballarat East to Merrigum in Melbourne?

    The COACH bus line goes from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St station near Ballarat East to Geelong Station/Railway Tce station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Geelong Station/Railway Tce station near Merrigum in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Ballarat East and Merrigum in Melbourne by bus and train is about 11 hr 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Ballarat East to get to Merrigum in Melbourne?

    Get on the COACH bus from the Ballarat Station/Lydiard St stop near Ballarat East in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Ballarat East and Merrigum in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Geelong Station/Railway Tce stop, which is closest to Merrigum in Melbourne.

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