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

The cheapest way to get from Bairnsdale to Ballarat is to train which costs $18 - $26 and takes 5h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bairnsdale to Ballarat is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs $65 - $100.

Is there a direct bus between Bairnsdale and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Bairnsdale to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Bairnsdale and arriving at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Traralgon Station/Princes St and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Bairnsdale and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct train from Bairnsdale station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Bairnsdale Station and arriving at Ballarat Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Bairnsdale to Ballarat?

The distance between Bairnsdale and Ballarat is 388 km. The road distance is 389.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Bairnsdale to Ballarat without a car is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs $18 - $26.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Bairnsdale to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bairnsdale to Ballarat bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bairnsdale to Ballarat train from?

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

Train or bus from Bairnsdale to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Bairnsdale to Ballarat is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs $18 - $26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $4 - $55 and takes 7h 42m.

Where does the Bairnsdale to Ballarat bus arrive?

Bairnsdale to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Traralgon Station/Princes St.

Where does the Bairnsdale to Ballarat train arrive?

Bairnsdale to Ballarat train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Bairnsdale to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Bairnsdale to Ballarat is 390 km. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Bairnsdale to Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

There are 203+ hotels available in Ballarat.

Bairnsdale to Ballarat - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bairnsdale Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Traralgon
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
5h 45m
$18–26
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bairnsdale to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus
2. Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
3. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus
7h 42m
$5–53
Drive 389.6 km
1. Drive from Bairnsdale to Ballaratcar 389.6 km
4h 33m
$70–101

Bairnsdale to Ballarat by train

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Distance: 388.3 km
Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a train from Bairnsdale Station to Ballarat Station via Southern Cross Station in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bairnsdale to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Traralgon Station/Princes St and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 7h 42m.

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