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

The cheapest way to get from Ballan to Ballarat is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 27 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballan to Ballarat is to train which takes 21 min and costs $8 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Ballan and Ballarat?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ballan Station/Atkinson St station and arriving at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.

Is there a direct train between Ballan and Ballarat?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ballan Station station and arriving at Ballarat Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

How far is it from Ballan to Ballarat?

The distance between Ballan and Ballarat is 34 km. The road distance is 36.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Ballan to Ballarat without a car is to train which takes 21 min and costs $8 - $11.

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

The train from Ballan Station to Ballarat Station takes 21 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Ballan to Ballarat bus from?

Ballan to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Ballan Station/Atkinson St.

Where do I catch the Ballan to Ballarat train from?

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

Train or bus from Ballan to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Ballan to Ballarat is to train which takes 21 min and costs $8 - $11. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $12 and takes 34 min.

Where does the Ballan to Ballarat bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ballan to Ballarat train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ballan to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballan to Ballarat is 36 km. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Ballan to Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

There are 206+ hotels available in Ballarat.

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There are 4 ways to get from Ballan to Ballarat by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ballan Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
21 min
$8–11
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ballan Station/Atkinson St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Ballarat
34 min
$1–12
Drive 36.3 km
1. Drive from Ballan to Ballaratcar 36.3 km
27 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ballan to Ballarattaxi 36.3 km
27 min
$85–110

Ballan to Ballarat by train

209Weekly Trains

21 minAverage Duration

$8Cheapest Price

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Distance: 34.4 km
Duration: 21 min

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

V/Line operates a train from Ballan Station to Ballarat Station hourly. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Ballan Station/Atkinson St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St hourly. Tickets cost $1–12 and the journey takes 34 min. Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus also services this route every 3 hours.

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