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

The cheapest way to get from Ballan to Spotswood is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 48 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballan to Spotswood is to drive which takes 48 min and costs $12 - $19.

Is there a direct train between Ballan and Spotswood?

No, there is no direct train from Ballan station to Spotswood station. However, there are services departing from Ballan Station and arriving at Spotswood Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.

How far is it from Ballan to Spotswood?

The distance between Ballan and Spotswood is 77 km. The road distance is 71.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Ballan to Spotswood without a car is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs $14 - $18.

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

It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from Ballan to Spotswood, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballan to Spotswood bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ballan to Spotswood train from?

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

Train or bus from Ballan to Spotswood?

The best way to get from Ballan to Spotswood is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs $14 - $18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $81 and takes 2h 9m.

Where does the Ballan to Spotswood bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ballan to Spotswood train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ballan to Spotswood?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballan to Spotswood is 72 km. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Ballan to Spotswood.

Where can I stay near Spotswood?

There are 5223+ hotels available in Spotswood.

Ballan to Spotswood - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

Q: Is there a direct bus between Ballan and Spotswood?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballan to Spotswood. However, there are services departing from Ballan and arriving at Sardine St/Lorimer St via Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and Southern Cross Station/Collins St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ballan Station to Footscray Stationtrain Ballarat
1h 10m
$14–17
Drive 71.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ballan to Spotswoodcar 71.8 km
48 min
$13–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ballan to Melbourne Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Skybus Coach Terminalbus City - Melbourne Airport
2h 9m
$81
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ballan to Spotswoodtaxi 71.8 km
48 min
$160–200

Ballan to Spotswood by train

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1h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 77.2 km
Duration: 1h 10m

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

V/Line operates a train from Ballan Station to Footscray Station hourly. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 59 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballan to Sardine St/Lorimer St via Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr, Skybus Coach Terminal, and Southern Cross Station/Collins St in around 2h 9m.

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