What is the cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Clifton Springs?

The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Clifton Springs is to bus and line 61 bus which costs $7 - $21 and takes 3h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballarat to Clifton Springs?

The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Clifton Springs is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs $19 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Ballarat and Clifton Springs?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat station to Clifton Springs. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and arriving at Connie St/Beacon Point via Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from Ballarat to Clifton Springs?

The distance between Ballarat and Clifton Springs is 117 km. The road distance is 108.6 km.

How do I travel from Ballarat to Clifton Springs without a car?

The best way to get from Ballarat to Clifton Springs without a car is to bus and line 61 bus which takes 3h 8m and costs $7 - $21.

How long does it take to get from Ballarat to Clifton Springs?

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Ballarat to Clifton Springs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Clifton Springs bus from?

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

Where does the Ballarat to Clifton Springs bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ballarat to Clifton Springs?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Clifton Springs is 109 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Ballarat to Clifton Springs.

Where can I stay near Clifton Springs?

There are 993+ hotels available in Clifton Springs.

Ballarat to Clifton Springs - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 61 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Ballarat to Clifton Springs by bus, train, or car

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Bus, line 61 bus
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1. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus Coach
2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Connie St/Beacon Pointbus 61
3h 8m
$7–21
Train, line 60 bus
1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Deer Park Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Deer Park Station to Geelong Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Whitcombes Rd/Portarlington Rdbus 60
3h 24m
$23–30
Drive 108.6 km
1. Drive from Ballarat to Clifton Springscar 108.6 km
1h 29m
$20–28

Ballarat to Clifton Springs by bus

21Weekly Buses

3h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 117.1 km
Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Ballarat, VIC, Australia and Clifton Springs, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Connie St/Beacon Point via Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 3h 8m.

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