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

The cheapest way to get from Ballan to Blackwood is to bus via Dundas St/Market St which costs $22 - $80 and takes 13h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballan to Blackwood is to bus and fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $140 - $380.

Is there a direct bus between Ballan and Blackwood?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballan to Blackwood station. However, there are services departing from Ballan and arriving at Stop 31A Station Rd - North side via Ballarat and Stop F1 King William St - North East side. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Ballan and Blackwood?

No, there is no direct train from Ballan station to Blackwood station. However, there are services departing from Ballan Station and arriving at Coromandel station via Ararat Station and Adelaide station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.

How far is it from Ballan to Blackwood?

The distance between Ballan and Blackwood is 747 km. The road distance is 644 km.

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

The best way to get from Ballan to Blackwood without a car is to train which takes 10h 55m and costs $110 - $310.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Ballan to Blackwood, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballan to Blackwood bus from?

Ballan to Blackwood bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Ballarat station.

Where do I catch the Ballan to Blackwood train from?

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

Train or bus from Ballan to Blackwood?

The best way to get from Ballan to Blackwood is to train which takes 10h 55m and costs $110 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $104 and takes 11h 32m.

Where does the Ballan to Blackwood bus arrive?

Ballan to Blackwood bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Adelaide station.

What is the time difference between Ballan and Blackwood?

Blackwood is 30 min behind Ballan. It is currently 6:10 PM in Ballan and 5:40 PM in Blackwood.

Where does the Ballan to Blackwood train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ballan to Blackwood?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballan to Blackwood is 644 km. It takes approximately 7h 15m to drive from Ballan to Blackwood.

Where can I stay near Blackwood?

There are 1749+ hotels available in Blackwood.

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Bus, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Ballan to Melbourne Airportbus
2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane MEL - ADL
4h 50m
$147–377
Bus via Dundas St/Market St
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Dundas St/Market Stbus Coach
2. Take the bus from Dundas St/Market St to 85 Franklin Stbus Coach
13h 30m
$22–80
Train
1. Take the train from Ballan Station to Ararat Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the train from Ararat Station to Adelaide Stationtrain The Overland
10h 55m
$119–302
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ballarat to Adelaidebus Adelaide
11h 32m
$100–104
Drive 644 km
1. Drive from Ballan to Blackwoodcar 644 km
7h 15m
$115–166

Ballan to Blackwood by train, foot, and bus

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10h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 747 km
Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Ballan, VIC, Australia and Blackwood, SA, Australia?

You can take a train from Ballan Station to Coromandel station via Ararat Station, Adelaide Station, Stop 1 Anzac Hwy - North West side, Stop Y2 King William St - West side, and Adelaide station in around 10h 55m. Alternatively, Firefly Express operates a bus from Ballarat to Adelaide once daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 8h 30m.

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