What is the cheapest way to get from Ballan to Diggers Rest?

The cheapest way to get from Ballan to Diggers Rest is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 40 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballan to Diggers Rest?

The fastest way to get from Ballan to Diggers Rest is to drive which takes 40 min and costs $9 - $14.

Is there a direct bus between Ballan and Diggers Rest?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballan to Diggers Rest station. However, there are services departing from Ballan and arriving at Diggers Rest Station/Golden Way via Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd and Sunbury Station/Brook St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Ballan and Diggers Rest?

No, there is no direct train from Ballan station to Diggers Rest station. However, there are services departing from Ballan Station and arriving at Diggers Rest Station via Sunshine Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.

How far is it from Ballan to Diggers Rest?

The distance between Ballan and Diggers Rest is 87 km. The road distance is 53.9 km.

How do I travel from Ballan to Diggers Rest without a car?

The best way to get from Ballan to Diggers Rest without a car is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs $14 - $18.

How long does it take to get from Ballan to Diggers Rest?

It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Ballan to Diggers Rest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballan to Diggers Rest bus from?

Ballan to Diggers Rest bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, depart from Ballan station.

Where do I catch the Ballan to Diggers Rest train from?

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

Train or bus from Ballan to Diggers Rest?

The best way to get from Ballan to Diggers Rest is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs $14 - $18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $59 and takes 2h 53m.

Where does the Ballan to Diggers Rest bus arrive?

Ballan to Diggers Rest bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, arrive at Melbourne Airport station.

Where does the Ballan to Diggers Rest train arrive?

Ballan to Diggers Rest train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Sunshine Station.

Can I drive from Ballan to Diggers Rest?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballan to Diggers Rest is 54 km. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Ballan to Diggers Rest.

Where can I stay near Diggers Rest?

There are 313+ hotels available in Diggers Rest.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ballan Station to Sunshine Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Diggers Rest Stationtrain Sunbury
1h 25m
$14–17
Drive 53.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ballan to Diggers Restcar 53.9 km
40 min
$10–14
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ballan to Melbourne Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Sunbury Station/Brook Stbus 479
2h 53m
$59
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ballan to Diggers Resttaxi 53.9 km
40 min
$120–160

Ballan to Diggers Rest by train

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1h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 87.5 km
Duration: 1h 25m

What companies run services between Ballan, VIC, Australia and Diggers Rest, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Ballan Station to Diggers Rest Station via Sunshine Station in around 1h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballan to Diggers Rest Station/Golden Way via Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd, and Sunbury Station/Brook St in around 2h 53m.

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