There are 4 ways to get from Ballarat to Bambra by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus Coach
- Take the train from Geelong Station to Winchelsea Stationtrain Geelong
3h 19m$49–81Drive 106.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Ballarat to Bambracar 106.7 km
1h 53m$20–28Train
- Take the train from Ballarat Station to Footscray Stationtrain Ballarat
- Take the train from Footscray Station to Winchelsea Stationtrain Geelong
4h 2m$57–79Bus
- Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus Coach
- Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Winchelsea Stationbus Geelong
3h 34m$42–82
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Bambra is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Bambra is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat station to Bambra station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and arriving at Winchelsea Station via Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballarat station to Bambra station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station and arriving at Winchelsea Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Ballarat and Bambra is 147 km. The road distance is 106.7 km.
The best way to get from Ballarat to Bambra without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 19m and costs $45 - $85.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Ballarat to Bambra, including transfers.
Ballarat to Bambra bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.
Ballarat to Bambra train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Ballarat Station.
The best way to get from Ballarat to Bambra is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs $55 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 3h 34m.
What companies run services between Ballarat, VIC, Australia and Bambra, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Ballarat Station to Bambra via Footscray Station and Winchelsea Station in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Bambra via Geelong Station/Railway Tce and Winchelsea Station in around 3h 34m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Geelong Station to Winchelsea Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–11
Train from Ballarat Station to Footscray Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
Train from Footscray Station to Winchelsea Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Geelong Station/Railway Tce
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–15
- 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
Bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Geelong Station/Railway Tce
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–15
- 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
Bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Winchelsea Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1–12
- 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 Bambra bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Geelong Station/Railway Tce.
Ballarat to Bambra train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Footscray Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Bambra is 107 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Ballarat to Bambra.
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