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How to get fromBallan to Port Fairyby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ballan to Port Fairy by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Ballan Station to Ararat Stationtrain train Ballarat
    2. Take the bus from Ararat to Port Fairy Visitor Centre/Bank Stbus bus Coach
    5h 46m
    $12–36

  2. Bus via Hamilton

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Hamilton Station/Station Stbus bus Coach
    2. Take the bus from Hamilton Station/Station St to Port Fairy Visitor Centre/Bank Stbus bus Coach
    5h 51m
    $4–35

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Ballan Station to Footscray Stationtrain train Ballarat
    2. Take the train from Footscray Station to Warrnambool Stationtrain train Geelong
    6h 53m
    $19–37

  4. Drive 227.2 km

    1. Drive from Ballan to Port Fairycar car 227.2 km
    2h 48m
    $41–59

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Warrnambool Station/Merri Stbus bus Coach
    6h 30m
    $6–26

Ballan to Port Fairy by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration5h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 356.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Ballan, VIC, Australia and Port Fairy, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Ballan Station to Port Fairy Visitor Centre/Bank St via Footscray Station, Warrnambool Station, and Warrnambool Station/Merri St in around 6h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballan to Port Fairy Visitor Centre/Bank St via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and Hamilton Station/Station St in around 5h 51m.

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