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

The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Chadstone is to train and bus which costs $14 - $18 and takes 4h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Chadstone is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Ballarat and Chadstone?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat to Chadstone. However, there are services departing from Ballarat and arriving at Bosco St/Waverley Rd via Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and Box Hill Bus Station/Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Ballarat and Chadstone?

No, there is no direct train from Ballarat station to Chadstone station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station and arriving at Holmesglen Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.

How far is it from Ballarat to Chadstone?

The distance between Ballarat and Chadstone is 130 km. The road distance is 129.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Ballarat to Chadstone without a car is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs $14 - $18.

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

It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Ballarat to Chadstone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Chadstone bus from?

Ballarat to Chadstone bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, depart from Ballarat station.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Chadstone train from?

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

Train or bus from Ballarat to Chadstone?

The best way to get from Ballarat to Chadstone is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs $14 - $18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $86 and takes 4h 1m.

Where does the Ballarat to Chadstone bus arrive?

Ballarat to Chadstone bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, arrive at Melbourne Airport station.

Where does the Ballarat to Chadstone train arrive?

Ballarat to Chadstone train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Ballarat to Chadstone?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Chadstone is 130 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Ballarat to Chadstone.

Where can I stay near Chadstone?

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There are 5 ways to get from Ballarat to Chadstone by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Holmesglen Stationtrain Glen Waverley
2h 15m
$15–18
Bus via Sunshine Station/City Pl
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Sunshine Station/City Plbus Ballarat
2. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Waverley Rd/Warrigal Rdbus 903
5h 21m
$8–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ballarat to Melbourne Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Box Hill Bus Station/Station Stbus Box Hill - Melbourne Airport
4h 1m
$86
Drive 129.7 km
1. Drive from Ballarat to Chadstonecar 129.7 km
1h 28m
$24–34
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Sunshine Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Waverley Rd/Warrigal Rdbus 903
4h 15m
$15–18

Ballarat to Chadstone by train

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Distance: 130.3 km
Duration: 2h 15m

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

You can take a train from Ballarat Station to Holmesglen Station via Southern Cross Station in around 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballarat to Bosco St/Waverley Rd via Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and Box Hill Bus Station/Station St in around 4h 1m.

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