How to Travel from

Port Melbourne to Ballarat

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Australia Port Melbourne Ballarat

Cheapest

By car (112 km)

1 h 15 min

112 km.

from $6

Other

Rideshare

1 h 15 min

112 km.

from $4.26

Bus operators

SkyBus

Phone:

+61 (0)3 9335 2811

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

skybus.com.au

Bus from Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Melbourne

Ave. Duration:

25 min

Frequency:

Every 15 minutes

Estimated price:

$13.04

Metropolitan Buses

Website:

ptv.vic.gov.au

Bus from Bay Street Shops/Bay St to Flinders

Ave. Duration:

16 min

Frequency:

Every 20 minutes

Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus

Phone:

03 5333 4181

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

airportshuttlebus.com.au/

Bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballarat

Ave. Duration:

1h 30m

Frequency:

Every 3 hours

Estimated price:

$35.48

Train operators

V/Line

Phone:

1800 800 007

Website:

vline.com.au/

Train from Southern Cross to Ballarat

Ave. Duration:

1h 25m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$5.31–$7.58

What is the cheapest way to get from Port Melbourne to Ballarat?

The cheapest way to get from Port Melbourne to Ballarat is to train which costs $7.07 - $9.24 and takes 2h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Melbourne to Ballarat?

The fastest way to get from Port Melbourne to Ballarat is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs $14.13 - $20.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Port Melbourne and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Port Melbourne to Ballarat. However, there are services departing from Bay Street Shops/Bay St and arriving at Ballarat via Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Melbourne Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Port Melbourne and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct train from Port Melbourne to Ballarat. However, there are services departing from 128-Graham St/Light Rail and arriving at Ballarat via Southern Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.

How far is it from Port Melbourne to Ballarat?

The distance between Port Melbourne and Ballarat is 116 km. The road distance is 113 km.

How do I travel from Port Melbourne to Ballarat without a car?

The best way to get from Port Melbourne to Ballarat without a car is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs $7.07 - $9.24 .

How long does it take to get from Port Melbourne to Ballarat?

It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Port Melbourne to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Port Melbourne to Ballarat bus from?

Port Melbourne to Ballarat bus services, operated by Metropolitan Buses, depart from Bay Street Shops/Bay St station.

Where do I catch the Port Melbourne to Ballarat train from?

Port Melbourne to Ballarat train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Southern Cross station.

Train, bus or fly from Port Melbourne to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Port Melbourne to Ballarat is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs $7.07 - $9.24 . Alternatively, you can line 234 bus and bus, which costs and takes 3h 31m. There are no good options to bus between Port Melbourne to Ballarat.

Where does the Port Melbourne to Ballarat bus arrive?

Port Melbourne to Ballarat bus services, operated by Metropolitan Buses, arrive at Flinders Lane/Queen St station.

Where does the Port Melbourne to Ballarat train arrive?

Port Melbourne to Ballarat train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Ballarat station.

Can I drive from Port Melbourne to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Port Melbourne to Ballarat is 113 km. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Port Melbourne to Ballarat.

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Three ways to Travel from Port Melbourne to Ballarat

Transport providers

Bus operators

SkyBus

Metropolitan Buses

Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus

Train operators

V/Line

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Port Melbourne to Ballarat?

What is the fastest way to get from Port Melbourne to Ballarat?

Is there a direct bus between Port Melbourne and Ballarat?

Is there a direct train between Port Melbourne and Ballarat?

How far is it from Port Melbourne to Ballarat?

How do I travel from Port Melbourne to Ballarat without a car?

How long does it take to get from Port Melbourne to Ballarat?

Where do I catch the Port Melbourne to Ballarat bus from?

Where do I catch the Port Melbourne to Ballarat train from?

Train, bus or fly from Port Melbourne to Ballarat?

Where does the Port Melbourne to Ballarat bus arrive?

Where does the Port Melbourne to Ballarat train arrive?

Can I drive from Port Melbourne to Ballarat?

Where can I stay near Ballarat?