There are 5 ways to get from Ballarat to Cape Schanck by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Frankston to Elizabeth Ave/Point Nepean Rdbus 788
4h 30m$46–55Drive 202.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Ballarat to Cape Schanckcar 202.6 km
2h 26m$37–53Bus
- Take the bus from Ballarat to Melbourne Airportbus
- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Frankstonbus Frankston - Melbourne Airport
5h 58m$108–113Train
- Take the train from Ballarat Station to Footscray Stationtrain Ballarat
- Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Stationtrain Frankston
4h 35m$44–52Train, bus via Beaumaris
- Take the train from Ballarat Station to Sunshine Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Mordialloc SC/Centre Waybus 903
- Take the bus from Frankston to Elizabeth Ave/Point Nepean Rdbus 788
7h 26m$52–61
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Cape Schanck is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Cape Schanck is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat to Cape Schanck. However, there are services departing from Ballarat and arriving at Besgrove St/Boneo Rd via Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and Frankston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballarat station to Cape Schanck station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station and arriving at Frankston Station via Footscray Station and Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Ballarat and Cape Schanck is 210 km. The road distance is 202.6 km.
The best way to get from Ballarat to Cape Schanck without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 30m and costs $45 - $55.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Ballarat to Cape Schanck, including transfers.
Ballarat to Cape Schanck bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, depart from Ballarat station.
Ballarat to Cape Schanck train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Ballarat Station.
The best way to get from Ballarat to Cape Schanck is to bus which takes 5h 58m and costs $105 - $115. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $55 and takes 4h 35m.
What companies run services between Ballarat, VIC, Australia and Cape Schanck, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Ballarat to Cape Schanck via Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr, Frankston, and Besgrove St/Boneo Rd in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ballarat Station to Cape Schanck via Footscray Station, Flinders Street Station, Frankston Station, Frankston, and Coorabong Ave/Boneo Rd in around 4h 35m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
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 Ballarat Station to Sunshine Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Frankston to Elizabeth Ave/Point Nepean Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Mordialloc SC/Centre Way
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Frankston to Elizabeth Ave/Point Nepean Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Phone
- 03 5333 4181
- [email protected]
- Website
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
Bus from Ballarat to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $52
- Schedules at
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
- Book at
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 759 287
- [email protected]
- Website
- skybus.com.au
Bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Frankston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28
- Website
- https://www.skybus.com.au
- Schedules at
- https://www.skybus.com.au/timetables/
- Book at
- https://www.skybus.com.au/buy-tickets/
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More Questions & Answers
Ballarat to Cape Schanck bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, arrive at Melbourne Airport station.
Ballarat to Cape Schanck train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Footscray Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Cape Schanck is 203 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Ballarat to Cape Schanck.
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