Service changes on the Ballarat, Ararat and Maryborough lines
30 Jan - 3 Feb 2025
Ballarat line
Due to Melton level crossing removal works, there will be service changes for part of the journey on the Ballarat, Ararat and Maryborough lines from Thursday 30 January to Monday 3 February.
Trains will run between Ballarat, Ararat and Maryborough and Bacchus Marsh stations.
Travel advice for passengers between Bacchus Marsh, Ballarat, Ararat and Maryborough stations
Travelling to Southern Cross
Catch a train to Bacchus Marsh, then an express coach from Bacchus Marsh to Southern Cross.
Travelling to Footscray
Catch a train to Bacchus Marsh, then an express coach to Southern Cross, then a Metro Trains service to Footscray.
Travelling from Southern Cross
Catch an express coach to Bacchus Marsh, then a train towards Ballarat, Ararat or Maryborough.
Travelling from Footscray
Catch a Metro Trains service from Footscray to Southern Cross, then an express coach to Bacchus Marsh, then a train towards Ballarat, Ararat or Maryborough.
Travel advice for passengers at Melton Station
Travelling to Footscray or Southern Cross
Catch a shuttle bus from Melton to Watergardens, then a Sunbury Line Metro Train to Footscray or Southern Cross.
Travelling to stations between Melton and Sunshine
Catch a stopping all stations bus.
Travelling to stations between Melton and Ballarat, Ararat and Maryborough
Catch a replacement bus to Bacchus Marsh, then a train towards Ballarat.
Travelling from Footscray or Southern Cross
Catch a Sunbury Line Metro Train to Watergardens, then a shuttle bus to Melton.
Travel advice for passengers between Cobblebank and Sunshine stations
To and from Footscray and Southern Cross
Passengers will catch a replacement bus between Cobblebank and Sunshine, then a Metro Trains service between Sunshine, Footscray and Southern Cross.
To and from Melton and Bacchus Marsh
Passengers will catch a replacement bus.
To and from Ballarat, Ararat and Maryborough
Passengers will catch a replacement bus to Bacchus Marsh, then a train to Ballarat, Ararat or Maryborough.
Please note - bikes are not allowed on bus replacement services running between Melton and Watergardens and between Bacchus Marsh and Sunshine.
Please allow additional time for your journey.
Temporary timetables will be in place to help passengers plan their journey.
Thank you for your patience during this time.
General Information
• There is limited space for bikes on V/Line trains and coach replacement services.
• No pets or hot food/liquids allowed on replacement coaches.
• Customers require a valid myki or paper ticket to travel on all V/Line replacement coach services. Please touch on and touch off your myki to ensure you pay the correct fare.
• In Melbourne, coaches will arrive and depart from the Southern Cross Station coach terminal located on Spencer Street, opposite Little Bourke Street.
• Customers with accessibility needs please call 1800 800 007 before travelling.
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