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

The cheapest way to get from Ararat to Daylesford is to train and bus which costs $14 - $18 and takes 2h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ararat to Daylesford is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Ararat and Daylesford?

No, there is no direct bus from Ararat to Daylesford. However, there are services departing from Ararat and arriving at CFA/Bridport St via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

How far is it from Ararat to Daylesford?

The distance between Ararat and Daylesford is 137 km. The road distance is 124.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Ararat to Daylesford without a car is to train and bus via Ballarat which takes 2h 52m and costs $9 - $24.

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

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Ararat to Daylesford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ararat to Daylesford bus from?

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

Where does the Ararat to Daylesford bus arrive?

Ararat to Daylesford bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.

Can I drive from Ararat to Daylesford?

Yes, the driving distance between Ararat to Daylesford is 124 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Ararat to Daylesford.

Where can I stay near Daylesford?

There are 563+ hotels available in Daylesford.

Ararat to Daylesford - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ararat to Daylesford by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus via Ballarat
best
1. Take the train from Ararat Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to CFA/Bridport Stbus Coach
2h 52m
$10–24
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ararat to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach / ...
2. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to CFA/Bridport Stbus Coach
3h 6m
$2–111
Drive 124.1 km
1. Drive from Ararat to Daylesfordcar 124.1 km
1h 30m
$22–32
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ararat Station to Ballan Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the bus from Ballan Station/Atkinson St to CFA/Bridport Stbus Ballan - Hepburn Springs
2h 59m
$15–18
Bus via Ballarat
1. Take the bus from Ararat to Stockland SC/Gillies St Nbus Stawell - Ballarat Via Beaufort, Ararat
2. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to CFA/Bridport Stbus Coach
3h 42m
$7–20

Ararat to Daylesford by train and bus

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2h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 137.5 km
Duration: 2h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Ararat to CFA/Bridport St via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St in around 3h 6m.

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