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

From Ballan to Smythesdale by bus and train

To get from Ballan to Smythesdale in Melbourne, take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Ballan station to Ballarat Station station. Next, take the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Loader St/Glenelg Hwy (Smythesdale) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is A$3.60.

72minA$3.60
Walk to train stationTrain - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
Leaves from Ballan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballan
    800 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTONMT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Mt Gambier
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Loader St/Glenelg Hwy (Smythesdale)
    Ride to bus station
    Loader St/Glenelg Hwy (Smythesdale)
    ID 17774
    22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Ballan to Smythesdale by bus and train via ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON

To get from Ballan to Smythesdale in Melbourne, take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Ballan station to Ballarat Station station. Next, take the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Loader St/Glenelg Hwy (Smythesdale) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min. The ride fare is A$3.60.

132minA$3.60
Walk to train stationTrain - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
Leaves from Ballan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballan
    800 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTONMT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Mt Gambier
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Loader St/Glenelg Hwy (Smythesdale)
    Ride to bus station
    Loader St/Glenelg Hwy (Smythesdale)
    ID 17774
    22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ballan to Smythesdale

The distance between Ballan, Melbourne and Smythesdale, Melbourne is approximately 55.26 km, which can typically be travelled in 72 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ballan to Smythesdale 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 Ballan

Ballan is located at Ballan, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Ballan Railway Station (Ballan).

Train stations close to Ballan:

  • Ballan

Bus stations close to Ballan:

  • Ballan Railway Station (Ballan)
  • Ballan Station/Atkinson St (Ballan)

Public transport stations close to Smythesdale, Melbourne

Smythesdale is located at Smythesdale, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Loader St/Glenelg Hwy (Smythesdale).

Bus stations close to Smythesdale:

  • Loader St/Glenelg Hwy (Smythesdale)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Ballan to Smythesdale by bus and train via ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON

To get from Ballan to Smythesdale in Melbourne, take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Ballan station to Ballarat Station station. Next, take the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Loader St/Glenelg Hwy (Smythesdale) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min. The ride fare is A$3.60.

132minA$3.60
Walk to train stationTrain - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
Leaves from Ballan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballan
    800 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTONMT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Mt Gambier
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Loader St/Glenelg Hwy (Smythesdale)
    Ride to bus station
    Loader St/Glenelg Hwy (Smythesdale)
    ID 17774
    22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 72 minutes, using Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON.

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

    The alternative route takes 132 minutes, using Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 12 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Ballan and Smythesdale in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 12 min.

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

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

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

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

  • How much is the train fare from Ballan to Smythesdale?

    The ride from Ballan to Smythesdale costs A$3.60.