What is the cheapest way to get from Ballan to Melbourne Central Station?

The cheapest way to get from Ballan to Melbourne Central Station is to bus which costs $1 - $15 and takes 1h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballan to Melbourne Central Station?

The fastest way to get from Ballan to Melbourne Central Station is to drive which takes 56 min and costs $13 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Ballan and Melbourne Central Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ballan Station/Atkinson St station and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Ballan and Melbourne Central Station?

No, there is no direct train from Ballan station to Melbourne Central Station station. However, there are services departing from Ballan Station and arriving at Melbourne Central Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.

How far is it from Ballan to Melbourne Central Station?

The distance between Ballan and Melbourne Central Station is 81 km. The road distance is 74.4 km.

How do I travel from Ballan to Melbourne Central Station without a car?

The best way to get from Ballan to Melbourne Central Station without a car is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs $14 - $18.

How long does it take to get from Ballan to Melbourne Central Station?

It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from Ballan to Melbourne Central Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballan to Melbourne Central Station bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ballan to Melbourne Central Station train from?

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

Train or bus from Ballan to Melbourne Central Station?

The best way to get from Ballan to Melbourne Central Station is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs $14 - $18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $15 and takes 1h 36m.

Where does the Ballan to Melbourne Central Station bus arrive?

Ballan to Melbourne Central Station bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Where does the Ballan to Melbourne Central Station train arrive?

Ballan to Melbourne Central Station train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Ballan to Melbourne Central Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballan to Melbourne Central Station is 74 km. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Ballan to Melbourne Central Station.

Where can I stay near Melbourne Central Station?

There are 5297+ hotels available in Melbourne Central Station.

Ballan to Melbourne Central Station - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ballan to Melbourne Central Station by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ballan Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Ballarat
1h 15m
$14–17
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Ballan Station/Atkinson St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus Ballarat
1h 36m
$1–15
Drive 74.4 km
1. Drive from Ballan to Melbourne Central Stationcar 74.4 km
56 min
$14–20
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ballan to Melbourne Central Stationtaxi 74.4 km
56 min
$170–210

Ballan to Melbourne Central Station by train

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Distance: 80.5 km
Duration: 1h 15m

What companies run services between Ballan, VIC, Australia and Melbourne Central Station, VIC, Australia?

V/Line operates a train from Ballan Station to Southern Cross Station hourly. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 1h 9m. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Ballan Station/Atkinson St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St 5 times a week. Tickets cost $1–15 and the journey takes 1h 20m.

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