How to Travel from
Melbourne to Ballarat
by Train, Bus or Car
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Melbourne to Ballarat
Composite routes from Melbourne to Ballarat
Cheapest
1 h 20 min
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110 km.
from $6
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Continue onto Elizabeth Street
Elizabeth Street, 27 м
27 м
Make a U-turn onto Elizabeth Street
Elizabeth Street, 1 km 611 м
1 km 611 м
Turn left onto A'Beckett Street
A'Beckett Street, 229 м
229 м
Turn right onto Queen Street
Queen Street, 40 м
40 м
Keep left onto Franklin Street
Franklin Street, 256 м
256 м
Turn right onto Peel Street
Peel Street, 124 м
124 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Dudley Street
Dudley Street, 1 km 514 м
1 km 514 м
Turn right onto Spencer Street
Spencer Street, 1 km 113 м
1 km 113 м
Keep right onto Dynon Road
Dynon Road, 3 km 273 м
3 km 273 м
Turn left onto Hopkins Street
Hopkins Street, 366 м
366 м
Turn right onto Droop Street
Droop Street, 1 km 978 м
1 km 978 м
Turn slight left onto Ballarat Road
Ballarat Road, 22 km 486 м
22 km 486 м
Keep right onto Western Freeway and drive toward Melton, Ballarat
Western Freeway, Melton, Ballarat, 73 km 195 м
73 km 195 м
Keep left onto Victoria Street Offramp and take C805 toward Ballarat City Centre, Hamilton
Victoria Street Offramp, Ballarat City Centre, Hamilton, C805, 5 km 35 м
5 km 35 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Humffray Street South
Humffray Street South, 152 м
152 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Humffray Street South
Humffray Street South, 146 м
146 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Eastwood Street
Eastwood Street, 391 м
391 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Dana Street
Dana Street, 132 м
132 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Dana Street
Dana Street, 138 м
138 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Dana Street
Dana Street, 145 м
145 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Dana Street
Dana Street, 144 м
144 м
Turn left onto Doveton Street South
Doveton Street South, 232 м
232 м
Turn right onto Eyre Street
Eyre Street, 393 м
393 м
Turn left onto Raglan Street South
Raglan Street South, 138 м
138 м
Arrive at destination
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Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Ballarat (Station)?
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Ballarat (Station) is to train which costs $4.57 - $6.52 and takes 1h 25m.
What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Ballarat (Station)?
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Ballarat (Station) is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs $14.13 - $20.65 .
Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Ballarat (Station)?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Ballarat. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.
Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Ballarat (Station)?
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Ballarat. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 25m.
How far is it from Melbourne to Ballarat (Station)?
The distance between Melbourne and Ballarat (Station) is 113 km. The road distance is 114 km.
How do I travel from Melbourne to Ballarat (Station) without a car?
The best way to get from Melbourne to Ballarat (Station) without a car is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs $4.57 - $6.52 .
How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Ballarat (Station)?
The train from Southern Cross to Ballarat takes 1h 25m including transfers and departs hourly.
Where do I catch the Melbourne to Ballarat (Station) bus from?
Melbourne to Ballarat (Station) bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.
Where do I catch the Melbourne to Ballarat (Station) train from?
Melbourne to Ballarat (Station) train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Southern Cross station.
Train, bus or fly from Melbourne to Ballarat (Station)?
The best way to get from Melbourne to Ballarat (Station) is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs $4.57 - $6.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $50 and takes 1h 45m. There are no good options to fly between Melbourne to Ballarat (Station).
Where does the Melbourne to Ballarat (Station) bus arrive?
Melbourne to Ballarat (Station) bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Ballarat station.
Where does the Melbourne to Ballarat (Station) train arrive?
Melbourne to Ballarat (Station) train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Ballarat station.
Can I drive from Melbourne to Ballarat (Station)?
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Ballarat (Station) is 114 km. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Melbourne to Ballarat (Station).
Where can I stay near Ballarat (Station)?
There are 158+ hotels available in Ballarat (Station). Prices start at $59.71 per night.
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