Public Transport in Ballarat 2026, Trains, Buses and V/Line Guide to Melbourne
Ballarat public transport guide 2026: how to use V/Line trains to Melbourne, Ballarat buses and the Myki card, key routes and getting around Greater Ballarat.
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Ballarat's public transport network is managed by Public Transport Victoria (PTV). The primary service is V/Line Ballarat Line trains connecting Ballarat to Melbourne. Local buses (managed by Ballarat Transit) cover the city. ptv.vic.gov.au
Myki in Ballarat
The Myki card is used for both V/Line services (within the fare boundary) and Ballarat bus services. V/Line fares from Ballarat are separate from Myki metro fares and require a V/Line ticket, available at Ballarat Station or online at vline.com.au. Myki is used within the Ballarat local bus network. vline.com.au
V/Line Ballarat to Melbourne
V/Line trains connect Ballarat to Southern Cross Station (Melbourne CBD). Journey time: approximately 75-90 minutes. Frequency: approximately every 30-60 minutes on weekdays, less frequent on weekends. Key stations: Ballarat, Wendouree, Maryborough (some services), Bacchus Marsh, Melton, Sunshine, Southern Cross. V/Line is a popular service for Ballarat residents commuting to Melbourne and Melbourne day-trippers visiting Ballarat.
Ballarat Local Buses
Ballarat Transit operates local bus services within Ballarat. Key routes: Route 1 (Ballarat CBD to Wendouree and Sebastopol), Route 3 (Ballarat CBD to Alfredton and Lucas). Main interchange: Lydiard Street North (adjacent to Ballarat Station). Timetable at ptv.vic.gov.au.
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