Service changes on the Ballarat, Ararat and Maryborough lines
12 Aug - 31 Aug 2026
Ballarat line
Due to Melton Level Crossing Removal works, coaches and buses will replace Ballarat, Ararat and Maryborough line trains for all or part of the journey from Wednesday 12 August to last service Monday 31 August.
V/Line crews will also complete nightly maintenance works from Sunday 16 to Tuesday 18 August.
Passengers connecting to regional coach services along the Ballarat, Ararat and Maryborough lines are advised to depart for their journey up to 40 minutes earlier than usual so they can make their coach connection.
View the temporary timetables here:
Dates
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Coaches and buses replace trains
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Between Southern Cross and Ballarat, Ararat and Maryborough.
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Between Caroline Springs and Ballarat, Ararat and Maryborough. Trains will run between Caroline Springs and Southern Cross.
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From first service until 8pm – between Caroline Springs and Ballarat, Ararat and Maryborough. Trains will run between Caroline Springs and Southern Cross.
From 8pm until last service – between Southern Cross and Ballarat and Ararat.
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Between Caroline Springs and Ballarat, Ararat and Maryborough. Trains will run between Caroline Springs and Southern Cross.
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Between Southern Cross and Ballarat, Ararat and Maryborough.
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Please note - bikes are not allowed on replacement services.
Why are replacement services running as a mix of coaches and buses?
Low floor buses will be used during this disruption for passengers travelling on shorter journeys for example between Melton and Southern Cross.
Arrival and departure times may be different to the usual timetable – some services will depart early.
Please check the temporary timetables before your travel and allow extra time for your journey.
Thank you for your patience during this time.
General Information
• Bikes are not allowed on replacement services.
• There is limited space for bikes on V/Line trains.
• No pets or hot food/liquids allowed on replacement coaches.
• 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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