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How to get fromBallarat to Buxtonby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lilydale Station/Main St to Buxton Rise/Maroondah Hwybus bus 684
    5h 8m
    $21–24

  2. Bus, line 907 bus

    1. Take the bus from Ballarat to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from King St/Lonsdale St to Mitcham Station/Colombo Stbus bus 907
    3. Take the bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Buxton Rise/Maroondah Hwybus bus 684
    5h 44m
    $107–111

  3. Drive 204.4 km

    1. Drive from Ballarat to Buxtoncar car 204.4 km
    2h 38m
    $37–53

Ballarat to Buxton by train and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration5h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 223.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Ballarat, VIC, Australia and Buxton, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Ballarat to Buxton Rise/Maroondah Hwy via Southern Cross Coach Terminal, King St/Lonsdale St, Mitcham Station/Colombo St, Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd, and Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy in around 5h 44m.

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