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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Emerald to Ballarat

Composite routes from Emerald to Ballarat

Cheapest
23 h 45 min
Car
2107 km.
from $115
Other
3 h 54 min
144 km.
from $12.78
6 h 33 min
144 km.
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Transport providers

Train operators

Metro Trains Melbourne

Phone:
1800 800 007
Website:
metrotrains.com.au/
Train from Belgrave to Southern
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.87

V/Line

Phone:
1800 800 007
Website:
vline.com.au/
Train from Southern Cross to Ballarat
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.34–$7.63

Bus operators

Metropolitan Buses

Website:
ptv.vic.gov.au
Bus from Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy to Box
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to King
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus

Phone:
03 5333 4181
Email:
Website:
airportshuttlebus.com.au/
Bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballarat
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$35.73

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Emerald to Ballarat?

The cheapest way to get from Emerald to Ballarat is to train which costs $7.61 - $10.33 and takes 3h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Emerald to Ballarat?

The fastest way to get from Emerald to Ballarat is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs $20.65 - $30.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Emerald and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Emerald to Ballarat. However, there are services departing from Emerald Village/Main St and arriving at Ballarat via Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd, Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy, Box Hill Bus Station/Station St, Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Melbourne Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

How far is it from Emerald to Ballarat?

The distance between Emerald and Ballarat is 169 km. The road distance is 166 km.

How do I travel from Emerald to Ballarat without a car?

The best way to get from Emerald to Ballarat without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs $7.61 - $10.33 .

How long does it take to get from Emerald to Ballarat?

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Emerald to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Emerald to Ballarat bus from?

Emerald to Ballarat bus services, operated by Metropolitan Buses, depart from Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy.

Train, bus or fly from Emerald to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Emerald to Ballarat is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs $7.61 - $10.33 . Alternatively, you can line 732 bus and line 302 bus and bus, which costs and takes 6h 33m. There are no good options to bus between Emerald to Ballarat.

Where does the Emerald to Ballarat bus arrive?

Emerald to Ballarat bus services, operated by Metropolitan Buses, arrive at Box Hill Bus Station/Station St.

Can I drive from Emerald to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Emerald to Ballarat is 166 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Emerald to Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

There are 160+ hotels available in Ballarat. Prices start at $59.71 per night.
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