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How to get from Ballarat Central to Picola by bus and train?

From Ballarat Central to Picola by bus and train

To get from Ballarat Central to Picola in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Ballarat Station station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SHEPPARTON - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR train and finally take the MELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTE bus from Shepparton Railway Station (Shepparton) station to Milk Bar/Echuca - Nathalia Rd (Picola) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 40 min. The ride fare is A$33.08.

520minA$33.08
Walk to train stationTrain - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Train - SHEPPARTON - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR
SHEPPARTON - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR
Bus - MELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTE
MELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTE
Leaves from Ballarat Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Station
    510 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    80 min
  • 4
    Train - SHEPPARTON - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOURSHEPPARTON - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR
    Wait for train
    SHEPPARTON - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR
    Shepparton
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shepparton
    172 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shepparton Railway Station (Shepparton)
    ID 15126
    70 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - MELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTEMELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTE
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTE
    Barmah
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Milk Bar/Echuca - Nathalia Rd (Picola)
    Ride to bus station
    Milk Bar/Echuca - Nathalia Rd (Picola)
    ID 15131
    50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Ballarat Central to Picola by bus and train via ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, SHEPPARTON - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR and MELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTE

To get from Ballarat Central to Picola in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Ballarat Station station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SHEPPARTON - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR train and finally take the MELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTE bus from Shepparton Railway Station (Shepparton) station to Milk Bar/Echuca - Nathalia Rd (Picola) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 9 hr 1 min. The ride fare is A$33.08.

541minA$33.08
Walk to train stationTrain - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - SHEPPARTON - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR
SHEPPARTON - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR
Bus - MELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTE
MELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTE
Leaves from Ballarat Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Station
    510 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    82 min
  • 4
    Train - SHEPPARTON - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOURSHEPPARTON - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR
    Wait for train
    SHEPPARTON - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR
    Shepparton
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shepparton
    172 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shepparton Railway Station (Shepparton)
    ID 15126
    70 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - MELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTEMELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTE
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTE
    Barmah
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Milk Bar/Echuca - Nathalia Rd (Picola)
    Ride to bus station
    Milk Bar/Echuca - Nathalia Rd (Picola)
    ID 15131
    50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ballarat Central to Picola

The distance between Ballarat Central, Melbourne and Picola, Melbourne is approximately 355.4 km, which can typically be travelled in 520 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ballarat Central to Picola by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Ballarat Central

Ballarat Central is located at Ballarat Central, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is St Andrews Church/Sturt St (Ballarat Central).

Train stations close to Ballarat Central:

  • Ballarat Station
  • Wendouree

Bus stations close to Ballarat Central:

  • St Andrews Church/Sturt St (Ballarat Central)
  • St Patricks Cathedral/Sturt St (Ballarat Central)
  • Doveton St/Sturt St (Ballarat Central)

Public transport stations close to Picola, Melbourne

Picola is located at Picola, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Milk Bar/Echuca - Nathalia Rd (Picola).

Bus stations close to Picola:

  • Milk Bar/Echuca - Nathalia Rd (Picola)

Alternative route from Ballarat Central to Picola by bus and train via ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, SHEPPARTON - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR and MELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTE

To get from Ballarat Central to Picola in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Ballarat Station station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SHEPPARTON - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR train and finally take the MELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTE bus from Shepparton Railway Station (Shepparton) station to Milk Bar/Echuca - Nathalia Rd (Picola) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 9 hr 1 min. The ride fare is A$33.08.

541minA$33.08
Walk to train stationTrain - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - SHEPPARTON - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR
SHEPPARTON - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR
Bus - MELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTE
MELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTE
Leaves from Ballarat Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Station
    510 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    82 min
  • 4
    Train - SHEPPARTON - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOURSHEPPARTON - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR
    Wait for train
    SHEPPARTON - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR
    Shepparton
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shepparton
    172 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shepparton Railway Station (Shepparton)
    ID 15126
    70 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - MELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTEMELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTE
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTE
    Barmah
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Milk Bar/Echuca - Nathalia Rd (Picola)
    Ride to bus station
    Milk Bar/Echuca - Nathalia Rd (Picola)
    ID 15131
    50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ballarat Central to Picola?

    The fastest way takes 520 minutes, using Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line SHEPPARTON - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR, Bus line MELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ballarat Central to Picola?

    The alternative route takes 541 minutes, using Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line SHEPPARTON - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR, Bus line MELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTE.

  • Is there a direct train between Ballarat Central and Picola in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 8 hr 40 min.

  • Which train line goes from Ballarat Central to Picola in Melbourne?

    The BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train line goes from Ballarat Station station near Ballarat Central to Melbourne station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Melbourne station near Picola in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Ballarat Central and Picola in Melbourne by train and bus is about 8 hr 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Ballarat Central to get to Picola in Melbourne?

    Get on the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from the Ballarat Station station near Ballarat Central in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Ballarat Central and Picola in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Melbourne stop, which is closest to Picola in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Ballarat Central to Picola?

    The ride from Ballarat Central to Picola costs A$33.08.

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