What is the cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Bells Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Bells Beach is to bus which costs $2 - $27 and takes 3h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballarat to Bells Beach?

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

Is there a direct bus between Ballarat and Bells Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat station to Bells Beach. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and arriving at Jarosite Rd/Great Ocean Rd via Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

How far is it from Ballarat to Bells Beach?

The distance between Ballarat and Bells Beach is 122 km. The road distance is 108.8 km.

How do I travel from Ballarat to Bells Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Ballarat to Bells Beach without a car is to bus which takes 3h 18m and costs $2 - $27.

How long does it take to get from Ballarat to Bells Beach?

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Ballarat to Bells Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Bells Beach bus from?

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

Where does the Ballarat to Bells Beach bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ballarat to Bells Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Bells Beach is 109 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Ballarat to Bells Beach.

Where can I stay near Bells Beach?

There are 947+ hotels available in Bells Beach.

Ballarat to Bells Beach - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Ballarat to Bells Beach by bus, train, or car

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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 Jarosite Rd/Great Ocean Rdbus Coach
3h 18m
$2–27
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Deer Park Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Deer Park Station to Geelong Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Jarosite Rd/Great Ocean Rdbus
3h 53m
$18–36
Drive 108.8 km
1. Drive from Ballarat to Bells Beachcar 108.8 km
1h 25m
$20–29

Ballarat to Bells Beach by bus

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3h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 122.5 km
Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between Ballarat, VIC, Australia and Bells Beach, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Jarosite Rd/Great Ocean Rd via Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 3h 18m.

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