How to get from Ballarat Central to Princetown by bus?

By bus

To get from Ballarat Central to Princetown in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Geelong Railway Station (Geelong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY bus and finally take the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY bus from Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd (Apollo Bay) station to Old Ocean Rd/Great Ocean Rd (Princetown) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 39 min. The ride fare is A$19.42.

519minA$19.42
Walk to bus stationBus - ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
Bus - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
Bus - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
Leaves from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    450 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAMADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
    Wait for bus
    ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Railway Station (Geelong)
    ID 3252
    90 min
  • 4
    Bus - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAYWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
    Wait for bus
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
    Warrnambool
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd (Apollo Bay)
    ID 17720
    164 min
  • 6
    Bus - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAYWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
    Wait for bus
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
    Warrnambool
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Old Ocean Rd/Great Ocean Rd (Princetown)
    Ride to bus station
    Old Ocean Rd/Great Ocean Rd (Princetown)
    ID 17723
    70 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ballarat Central to Princetown

The distance between Ballarat Central, Melbourne and Princetown, Melbourne is approximately 284.38 km, which can typically be travelled in 519 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ballarat Central to Princetown by bus, 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 Princetown, Melbourne

Princetown is located at Princetown, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Old Ocean Rd/Great Ocean Rd (Princetown).

Bus stations close to Princetown:

  • Old Ocean Rd/Great Ocean Rd (Princetown)

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 519 minutes, using Bus line ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ballarat Central and Princetown in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 8 hr 39 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ballarat Central to Princetown in Melbourne?

    The ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM bus line goes from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station near Ballarat Central to Melbourne station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Melbourne station near Princetown in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Ballarat Central and Princetown in Melbourne by bus is about 8 hr 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Ballarat Central to get to Princetown in Melbourne?

    Get on the ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM bus from the Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) stop near Ballarat Central in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Melbourne stop, which is closest to Princetown in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Ballarat Central to Princetown?

    The ride from Ballarat Central to Princetown costs A$19.42.

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