What is the cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Ararat?

The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Ararat is to bus which costs $1 - $15 and takes 1h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballarat to Ararat?

The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Ararat is to train which takes 58 min and costs $8 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between Ballarat and Ararat?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ballarat Base Hospital/Sturt St and arriving at Ararat. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Ballarat and Ararat?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ballarat Station station and arriving at Ararat Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 58 min.

How far is it from Ballarat to Ararat?

The distance between Ballarat and Ararat is 92 km. The road distance is 90.7 km.

How do I travel from Ballarat to Ararat without a car?

The best way to get from Ballarat to Ararat without a car is to train which takes 58 min and costs $8 - $12.

How long does it take to get from Ballarat to Ararat?

The train from Ballarat Station to Ararat Station takes 58 min including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Ararat bus from?

Ballarat to Ararat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Ballarat Base Hospital/Sturt St station.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Ararat train from?

Ballarat to Ararat train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Ballarat Station.

Train or bus from Ballarat to Ararat?

The best way to get from Ballarat to Ararat is to train which takes 58 min and costs $8 - $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $15 and takes 1h 17m.

Where does the Ballarat to Ararat bus arrive?

Ballarat to Ararat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ararat station.

Where does the Ballarat to Ararat train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ballarat to Ararat?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Ararat is 91 km. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Ballarat to Ararat.

Where can I stay near Ararat?

There are 17+ hotels available in Ararat.

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There are 4 ways to get from Ballarat to Ararat by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Ararat Stationtrain Ballarat
58 min
$8–12
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ballarat Base Hospital/Sturt St to Araratbus Coach
1h 17m
$1–15
Drive 90.7 km
1. Drive from Ballarat to Araratcar 90.7 km
1h 6m
$17–24
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ballarat to Ararattaxi 90.7 km
1h 6m
$200–250

Ballarat to Ararat by train

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Distance: 91.9 km
Duration: 58 min

What companies run services between Ballarat, VIC, Australia and Ararat, VIC, Australia?

V/Line operates a train from Ballarat Station to Ararat Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 58 min. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Ballarat Base Hospital/Sturt St to Ararat 5 times a week. Tickets cost $1–15 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Regional Transit also services this route once a week.

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