There are 4 ways to get from Ballarat to Australian Open by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Ballarat
1h 57m$15–18Bus via Footscray Station/Irving St
cheapest- Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Footscray Station/Irving Stbus Ballarat
3h 8m$8–23Bus
- Take the bus from Ballarat to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
2h$101–105Drive 112.5 km
- Drive from Ballarat to Australian Opencar 112.5 km
1h 22m$21–30
Ballarat to Australian Open by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Australian Open is to train which costs $14 - $18 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Australian Open is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat to Australian Open. However, there are services departing from Ballarat and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
No, there is no direct train from Ballarat station to Australian Open station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station and arriving at Jolimont-MCG Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
The distance between Ballarat and Australian Open is 119 km. The road distance is 112.5 km.
The best way to get from Ballarat to Australian Open without a car is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs $14 - $18.
It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Ballarat to Australian Open, including transfers.
Ballarat to Australian Open bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Ballarat station.
Ballarat to Australian Open train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Ballarat Station.
The best way to get from Ballarat to Australian Open is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs $14 - $18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $101 - $105 and takes 2h.
What companies run services between Ballarat, VIC, Australia and Australian Open, VIC, Australia?
V/Line operates a train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Station hourly. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 1h 29m. Alternatively, Firefly Express operates a bus from Ballarat to Southern Cross Coach Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 1h 35m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Ballarat to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Footscray Station/Irving St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–17
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
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More Questions & Answers
Ballarat to Australian Open bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.
Ballarat to Australian Open train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Australian Open is 112 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Ballarat to Australian Open.
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