The Goldrush Special is a daily train service between Southern Cross Station and Ballarat Station, connecting with a coach transfer between Ballarat Station and Sovereign Hill. When you arrive at Ballarat station, follow the signs to the coach bay where Sovereign Hill's transfer coach will be waiting. If you have mobility issues or are in wheelchair, please contact Sovereign Hill prior to travelling on 03 5337 1199.
The return transfer coach departs from Sovereign Hill at 3:30pm on weekdays and 3:40pm on weekends. Your driver will let you know where to wait to be picked up.
No special V/Line ticket is required - just purchase the applicable V/Line fare for your journey.
Journey times
Melbourne (Southern Cross) to Ballarat
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Depart Southern Cross
|
Arrive Ballarat |
| Monday-Friday |
09:16 |
10:39 |
| Saturday |
09:16 |
10:40 |
| Sunday |
09:16 |
10:40 |
Ballarat to Melbourne (Southern Cross)
| |
Depart Ballarat |
Arrive Southern Cross |
| Monday-Friday |
15:52 |
17:16 |
| Saturday |
16:13 |
17:40 |
| Sunday |
16:13 |
17:40 |
Travelling outside Goldrush Special times
Even if the Goldrush Special times don’t suit you, it’s easy to get to Sovereign Hill. Catch a V/Line train to Ballarat Station and from there take the number 21 bus.
Group bookings
Group discounts are offered by both V/Line (minimum 12 people) and Sovereign Hill (minimum 20 people). Both require reservations. Additional bus transfer charges apply to group bookings.
For group booking information please contact:
V/Line Group Travel - call 03 9619 2338
Sovereign Hill Groups department - call 03 5337 1199
Tip: Travelling on V/Line during off-peak times is more convenient and cheaper!