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

From Ballarat Central to Research by bus and train

To get from Ballarat Central to Research 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 HURSTBRIDGE train and finally take the 578 bus from Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham) station to Research Primary School/Main Rd (Research) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 9 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

189minA$13.84
Walk to train stationTrain - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 578
578
Walk to Research
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
    88 min
  • 4
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eltham
    50 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 21490
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 578578
    Wait for bus
    578
    Warrandyte
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Research Primary School/Main Rd (Research)
    ID 21035
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Research
    Walk to
    Research
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Ballarat Central to Research by bus and train via BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, HURSTBRIDGE and 580

To get from Ballarat Central to Research 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 HURSTBRIDGE train and finally take the 580 bus from Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham) station to Progress Rd/Wattletree Rd (Eltham North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 35 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

215minA$13.84
Walk to train stationTrain - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 580
580
Walk to Research
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
    88 min
  • 4
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eltham
    50 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 21492
    30 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 580580
    Wait for bus
    580
    Diamond Creek
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Progress Rd/Wattletree Rd (Eltham North)
    ID 10566
    2 min
  • 9
    Walk to Research
    Walk to
    Research
    2.6 km • 34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ballarat Central to Research

The distance between Ballarat Central, Melbourne and Research, Melbourne is approximately 146.86 km, which can typically be travelled in 189 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ballarat Central to Research 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 Central Square Sc/Sturt St (Ballarat Central).

Train stations close to Ballarat Central:

  • Ballarat Station
  • Wendouree

Bus stations close to Ballarat Central:

  • Central Square Sc/Sturt St (Ballarat Central)
  • Armstrong St/Sturt St (Ballarat Central)
  • Old Fire Station/Sturt St (Ballarat Central)

Public transport stations close to Research, Melbourne

Research is located at Research, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Post Office/Main Rd (Research).

Train stations close to Research:

  • Eltham
  • Diamond Creek
  • Wattle Glen

Bus stations close to Research:

  • Post Office/Main Rd (Research)
  • Research Primary School/Main Rd (Research)
  • Research Park/Main Rd (Research)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Ballarat Central to Research by bus and train via BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, HURSTBRIDGE and 580

To get from Ballarat Central to Research 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 HURSTBRIDGE train and finally take the 580 bus from Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham) station to Progress Rd/Wattletree Rd (Eltham North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 35 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

215minA$13.84
Walk to train stationTrain - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 580
580
Walk to Research
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
    88 min
  • 4
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eltham
    50 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 21492
    30 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 580580
    Wait for bus
    580
    Diamond Creek
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Progress Rd/Wattletree Rd (Eltham North)
    ID 10566
    2 min
  • 9
    Walk to Research
    Walk to
    Research
    2.6 km • 34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 189 minutes, using Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line 578.

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

    The alternative route takes 215 minutes, using Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line 580.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 9 min.

  • Which train line goes from Ballarat Central to Research 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 Research in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Ballarat Central and Research in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 9 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Ballarat Central to Research costs A$13.84.

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