What is the cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Barwon Heads?

The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Barwon Heads is to bus and line 55 bus which costs $7 - $21 and takes 3h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballarat to Barwon Heads?

The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Barwon Heads is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $19 - $29.

Is there a direct bus between Ballarat and Barwon Heads?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat station to Barwon Heads. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and arriving at Barwon Heads Rd/Sheepwash Rd via Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Ballarat and Barwon Heads?

No, there is no direct train from Ballarat station to Barwon Heads station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station and arriving at Marshall Station via Deer Park Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.

How far is it from Ballarat to Barwon Heads?

The distance between Ballarat and Barwon Heads is 113 km. The road distance is 108.2 km.

How do I travel from Ballarat to Barwon Heads without a car?

The best way to get from Ballarat to Barwon Heads without a car is to bus and line 55 bus which takes 3h 7m and costs $7 - $21.

How long does it take to get from Ballarat to Barwon Heads?

It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Ballarat to Barwon Heads, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Barwon Heads bus from?

Ballarat to Barwon Heads bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Barwon Heads train from?

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

Train or bus from Ballarat to Barwon Heads?

The best way to get from Ballarat to Barwon Heads is to bus and line 55 bus which takes 3h 7m and costs $7 - $21. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $22 - $30 and takes 3h 34m.

Where does the Ballarat to Barwon Heads bus arrive?

Ballarat to Barwon Heads bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Geelong Station/Railway Tce.

Where does the Ballarat to Barwon Heads train arrive?

Ballarat to Barwon Heads train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Deer Park Station.

Can I drive from Ballarat to Barwon Heads?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Barwon Heads is 108 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Ballarat to Barwon Heads.

Where can I stay near Barwon Heads?

There are 1422+ hotels available in Barwon Heads.

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There are 3 ways to get from Ballarat to Barwon Heads by bus, train, or car

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Bus, line 55 bus
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1. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus Coach
2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Barwon Heads Rd/Sheepwash Rdbus 55
3h 7m
$7–21
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1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Deer Park Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the train from Deer Park Station to Marshall Stationtrain Geelong
3h 34m
$23–30
Drive 108.2 km
1. Drive from Ballarat to Barwon Headscar 108.2 km
1h 25m
$20–29

Ballarat to Barwon Heads by bus

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Distance: 113.2 km
Duration: 3h 7m

What companies run services between Ballarat, VIC, Australia and Barwon Heads, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Barwon Heads Rd/Sheepwash Rd via Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 3h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ballarat Station to Barwon Heads Rd/Sheepwash Rd via Deer Park Station, Marshall Station, and Marshall Station/Marshalltown Rd in around 3h 34m.

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