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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Ballarat to Macedon

Composite routes from Ballarat to Macedon

Cheapest
1 h 8 min
Car
98 km.
from $5

Transport providers

Bus operators

Metropolitan Buses

Website:
ptv.vic.gov.au
Bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Sunbury
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours

V-Line Buses

Phone:
+61 3 9662 2505
Website:
vline.com.au/
Bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Castlemaine
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$0.65–$8.70
Bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Macedon
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$0.54–$8.15

Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus

Phone:
03 5333 4181
Email:
Website:
airportshuttlebus.com.au/
Bus from Ballarat to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$29.30

Train operators

V/Line

Phone:
1800 800 007
Website:
vline.com.au/
Train from Ballarat to Footscray
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.35–$5.98
Train from Footscray to Macedon
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.24–$5.98
Train from Sunbury to Macedon
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.13–$5.43

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Macedon is to train which costs $8.15 - $11.96 and takes 2h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Macedon is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs $10.87 - $17.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Ballarat and Macedon?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat station to Macedon station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and arriving at Macedon Station/Railway Pl via Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Ballarat and Macedon?

No, there is no direct train from Ballarat to Macedon. However, there are services departing from Ballarat and arriving at Macedon via Footscray. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.

How far is it from Ballarat to Macedon?

The distance between Ballarat and Macedon is 172 km. The road distance is 98 km.

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

The best way to get from Ballarat to Macedon without a car is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs $8.15 - $11.96 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Ballarat to Macedon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Macedon bus from?

Ballarat to Macedon bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Macedon train from?

Ballarat to Macedon train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Ballarat station.

Train or bus from Ballarat to Macedon?

The best way to get from Ballarat to Macedon is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs $8.15 - $11.96 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1.20 - $17.39 and takes 3h 7m.

Where does the Ballarat to Macedon bus arrive?

Ballarat to Macedon bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St.

Where does the Ballarat to Macedon train arrive?

Ballarat to Macedon train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Footscray station.

Can I drive from Ballarat to Macedon?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Macedon is 98 km. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Ballarat to Macedon.

Where can I stay near Macedon?

There are 100+ hotels available in Macedon. Prices start at $71.14 per night.
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