What is the cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Ceres?

The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Ceres is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballarat to Ceres?

The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Ceres is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs $15 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Ballarat and Ceres?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat station to Ceres station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and arriving at Geelong Station/Railway Tce via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Ballarat and Ceres?

No, there is no direct train from Ballarat station to Ceres station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station and arriving at Geelong Station via Deer Park Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.

How far is it from Ballarat to Ceres?

The distance between Ballarat and Ceres is 100 km. The road distance is 83.6 km.

How do I travel from Ballarat to Ceres without a car?

The best way to get from Ballarat to Ceres without a car is to bus which takes 1h 42m and costs $30 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Ballarat to Ceres?

It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Ballarat to Ceres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Ceres bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Ceres train from?

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

Train or bus from Ballarat to Ceres?

The best way to get from Ballarat to Ceres is to bus which takes 1h 42m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 2h 19m.

Where does the Ballarat to Ceres bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ballarat to Ceres train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ballarat to Ceres?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Ceres is 84 km. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Ballarat to Ceres.

Where can I stay near Ceres?

There are 896+ hotels available in Ceres.

Ballarat to Ceres - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Ballarat to Ceres by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus Coach
1h 42m
$31–55
Drive 83.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ballarat to Cerescar 83.6 km
1h 9m
$15–22
Train
1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Deer Park Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the train from Deer Park Station to Geelong Stationtrain Geelong
2h 19m
$47–64
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ballarat to Cerestaxi 83.6 km
1h 9m
$190–230

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Distance: 100 km
Duration: 1h 42m

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

V-Line Buses operates a bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Geelong Station/Railway Tce 3 times a day. Tickets cost $1–15 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ballarat Station to Ceres via Deer Park Station and Geelong Station in around 2h 19m.

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