There are 3 ways to get from Moorabbin to Ballarat by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Moorabbin Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Frankston
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
2h 25m$14–18Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chadstone Shopping Centre/Eastern Access Rd to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus 903
- Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
5h 12m$14–18Drive 127.2 km
- Drive from Moorabbin to Ballaratcar 127.2 km
1h 37m$23–33
Moorabbin to Ballarat by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Moorabbin to Ballarat is to train which costs $13 - $18 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Moorabbin to Ballarat is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Moorabbin station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Moorabbin Station and arriving at Ballarat Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
The distance between Moorabbin and Ballarat is 133 km. The road distance is 127.2 km.
The best way to get from Moorabbin to Ballarat without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs $13 - $18.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Moorabbin to Ballarat, including transfers.
Moorabbin to Ballarat train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Moorabbin Station.
Moorabbin to Ballarat train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Moorabbin to Ballarat is 127 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Moorabbin to Ballarat.
There are 206+ hotels available in Ballarat.
What companies run services between Moorabbin, VIC, Australia and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Moorabbin Station to Ballarat Station via Southern Cross Station in around 2h 25m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Moorabbin Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
Train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Chadstone Shopping Centre/Eastern Access Rd to Sunshine Station/Dickson St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $0
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide











