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

The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Clayton is to train and bus which costs $20 - $24 and takes 4h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Clayton is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Ballarat and Clayton?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat to Clayton. However, there are services departing from Ballarat and arriving at Hourigan Ave/Clayton Rd via Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and Box Hill Bus Station/Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Ballarat and Clayton?

No, there is no direct train from Ballarat station to Clayton station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station and arriving at Clayton Station via Southern Cross Station/Collins St #D14 and Town Hall Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.

How far is it from Ballarat to Clayton?

The distance between Ballarat and Clayton is 134 km. The road distance is 129.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Ballarat to Clayton without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs $20 - $24.

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

It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Ballarat to Clayton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Clayton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Clayton train from?

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

Train or bus from Ballarat to Clayton?

The best way to get from Ballarat to Clayton is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs $20 - $24. Alternatively, you can bus and line 733 bus, which costs $86 and takes 4h 20m.

Where does the Ballarat to Clayton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ballarat to Clayton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ballarat to Clayton?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Clayton is 130 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Ballarat to Clayton.

Where can I stay near Clayton?

There are 5173+ hotels available in Clayton.

Ballarat to Clayton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 733 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ballarat to Clayton 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 Town Hall Station to Clayton Stationtrain Pakenham / ...
2h 9m
$21–24
Bus, line 733 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
3. Take the bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Hourigan Ave/Clayton Rdbus 733
4h 20m
$86
Drive 129.7 km
1. Drive from Ballarat to Claytoncar 129.7 km
1h 38m
$23–34
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Sunshine Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Oakleigh Station/Portman Stbus 903
4h 52m
$21–24

Ballarat to Clayton by train and tram

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2h 9mAverage Duration

$21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 133.6 km
Duration: 2h 9m

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

You can take a train from Ballarat Station to Clayton Station via Southern Cross Station, Southern Cross Station/Collins St #D14, Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #6, and Town Hall Station in around 2h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballarat to Hourigan Ave/Clayton Rd via Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and Box Hill Bus Station/Station St in around 4h 20m.

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