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

The cheapest way to get from Ararat to Ballarat is to bus which costs $1 - $16 and takes 1h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ararat to Ballarat is to train which takes 57 min and costs $8 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between Ararat and Ballarat?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ararat and arriving at Ballarat Base Hospital/Sturt St. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Ararat and Ballarat?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ararat Station station and arriving at Ballarat Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 57 min.

How far is it from Ararat to Ballarat?

The distance between Ararat and Ballarat is 92 km. The road distance is 91.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Ararat to Ballarat without a car is to train which takes 57 min and costs $8 - $12.

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

The train from Ararat Station to Ballarat Station takes 57 min including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Ararat to Ballarat bus from?

Ararat to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Ararat station.

Where do I catch the Ararat to Ballarat train from?

Ararat to Ballarat train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Ararat Station.

Train or bus from Ararat to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Ararat to Ballarat is to train which takes 57 min and costs $8 - $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $16 and takes 1h 20m.

Where does the Ararat to Ballarat bus arrive?

Ararat to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Base Hospital/Sturt St station.

Where does the Ararat to Ballarat train arrive?

Ararat to Ballarat train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Ballarat Station.

Can I drive from Ararat to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Ararat to Ballarat is 91 km. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Ararat to Ballarat.

How do I get a bus ticket from Ararat to Ballarat?

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Where can I stay near Ballarat?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ararat Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
57 min
$8–12
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Ararat to Ballarat Base Hospital/Sturt Stbus Coach
1h 20m
$1–16
Drive 91.4 km
1. Drive from Ararat to Ballaratcar 91.4 km
1h 7m
$17–24

Ararat to Ballarat by train

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Distance: 91.9 km
Duration: 57 min

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

V/Line operates a train from Ararat Station to Ballarat Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 57 min. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Ararat to Ballarat Base Hospital/Sturt St 5 times a week. Tickets cost $1–16 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Regional Transit also services this route once a week.

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