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How to get fromAlexandra to Ballaratby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Alexandra to Ballarat by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Perkins St/Grant St to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwybus bus 684
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train Ballarat
    4h 50m
    $20–24

  2. Bus, train via Seymour

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bayley St/Nihil St to Seymour Station/Railway Plbus bus
    2. Take the train from Seymour Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    4h 54m
    $17–37

  3. Drive 231.1 km

    1. Drive from Alexandra to Ballaratcar car 231.1 km
    2h 50m
    $42–60

Alexandra to Ballarat by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 253.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Alexandra, VIC, Australia and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Alexandra to Ballarat. However, you can take the bus to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy, walk to Ringwood Station, take the train to Southern Cross Station, then take the train to Ballarat Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bayley St/Nihil St to Ballarat Station via Seymour Station/Railway Pl, Seymour Station, and Southern Cross Station in around 4h 54m.

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