There are 5 ways to get from Ballarat to Beechworth by train, bus, or car
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Train via Wangaratta
best- Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Ballarat
- Take the train from Southern Cross to Wangaratta Stationtrain 622 / ...
6h 35m$37–178Bus via Bendigo
cheapest- Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Bendigo Station/Railway Plbus Coach
- Take the bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Wangaratta Station/Norton Stbus Coach
7h 28m$6–52Drive 331.7 km
- Drive from Ballarat to Beechworthcar 331.7 km
4h 10m$61–88Train
- Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Ballarat
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Wangaratta Stationtrain Seymour
6h 43m$13–24Bus
- Take the bus from Ballarat to Melbourne Airportbus
- Take the bus from Broadmeadows Station, Railway Cres to Wangaratta Station, Norton Stbus 6204 / ...
7h 41m$78–98
Ballarat to Beechworth by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Beechworth is to train which costs $12 - $24 and takes 6h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Beechworth is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat station to Beechworth. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and arriving at Ford St/Camp St via Bendigo Station/Railway Pl and Wangaratta Station/Norton St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballarat station to Beechworth station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station and arriving at Wangaratta Station via Southern Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
The distance between Ballarat and Beechworth is 384 km. The road distance is 331.7 km.
The best way to get from Ballarat to Beechworth without a car is to train via Wangaratta which takes 6h 35m and costs $35 - $180.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Ballarat to Beechworth, including transfers.
Ballarat to Beechworth bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.
Ballarat to Beechworth train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Ballarat Station.
The best way to get from Ballarat to Beechworth is to train via Wangaratta which takes 6h 35m and costs $35 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus via Bendigo, which costs $5 - $55 and takes 7h 28m.
What companies run services between Ballarat, VIC, Australia and Beechworth, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Ballarat Station to Ford St/Camp St via Southern Cross, Wangaratta Station, and Wangaratta Station/Norton St in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Ford St/Camp St via Bendigo Station/Railway Pl and Wangaratta Station/Norton St in around 7h 28m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
Train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
Train from Southern Cross Station to Wangaratta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–17
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Wangaratta Station/Norton St
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Booking & Getting There
Ballarat to Beechworth bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Bendigo Station/Railway Pl.
Ballarat to Beechworth train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Beechworth is 332 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Ballarat to Beechworth.
There are 146+ hotels available in Beechworth.