Travel to Pilgrimage
All pilgrims must check in at St Patrick’s Cathedral Hall, Ballarat (3 Lyons Street South, Ballarat Central) between 3:00pm and 10:00pm on Thursday, 22 October 2026
There are several travel options available to help you get to the start of the Pilgrimage. Please read the information below carefully to ensure you make the necessary arrangements.
Driving & Coach Transfer
If you are driving, please park your car in Bendigo at the Sacred Heart Cathedral before the Pilgrimage begins. From there, you can catch the Christus Rex private coach to Ballarat for check-in.
- Why? There is no return transport from Bendigo to Ballarat after the Pilgrimage ends, and vehicles cannot be left in Ballarat during the event.
- Coach Tickets: $30 per seat — bookings are essential and can be made through the website.
- Coach meeting point and schedule will be emailed to booked passengers.
Flying to Melbourne
If you are flying in from interstate or overseas, the best airport to arrive at is Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
- From the airport, take the airport shuttle bus to Ballarat Train Station. Several providers operate this route with direct services — please book in advance.
- The check-in desk at St Patrick’s Cathedral is a short walk from Ballarat Train Station.
Arriving by Train
V/Line operates frequent train services from Melbourne to Ballarat. Check the latest timetable and book your ticket via the V/Line website.
- The check-in desk at St Patrick’s Cathedral is a short walk from Ballarat Train Station.