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

The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Chiltern is to train which costs $18 - $26 and takes 5h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Chiltern is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs $60 - $90.

Is there a direct bus between Ballarat and Chiltern?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat to Chiltern station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat and arriving at Chiltern Station/Railway Access Rd via Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd and Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Ballarat and Chiltern?

No, there is no direct train from Ballarat station to Chiltern station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station and arriving at Chiltern Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

How far is it from Ballarat to Chiltern?

The distance between Ballarat and Chiltern is 385 km. The road distance is 337.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Ballarat to Chiltern without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs $18 - $26.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Ballarat to Chiltern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Chiltern bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Chiltern train from?

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

Train or bus from Ballarat to Chiltern?

The best way to get from Ballarat to Chiltern is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs $18 - $26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $85 and takes 7h 46m.

Where does the Ballarat to Chiltern bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ballarat to Chiltern train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ballarat to Chiltern?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Chiltern is 338 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Ballarat to Chiltern.

Where can I stay near Chiltern?

There are 113+ hotels available in Chiltern.

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

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

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1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Chiltern Stationtrain Seymour
5h 32m
$19–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ballarat to Melbourne Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd to Chiltern Station/Railway Access Rdbus Seymour
7h 46m
$61–85
Drive 337.9 km
1. Drive from Ballarat to Chilterncar 337.9 km
4h 11m
$61–88
Train via Wangaratta
1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the train from Southern Cross to Wangaratta Stationtrain 622 / ...
6h 22m
$40–183

Ballarat to Chiltern by train

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Distance: 384.6 km
Duration: 5h 32m

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

You can take a train from Ballarat Station to Chiltern Station via Southern Cross Station in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballarat to Chiltern Station/Railway Access Rd via Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd, and Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd in around 7h 46m.

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