There are 3 ways to get from Ballarat to Coldstream by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Ballarat
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Stationtrain Lilydale
3h 20m$18Bus
- Take the bus from Ballarat to Melbourne Airportbus
- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Box Hill Bus Station/Station Stbus Box Hill - Melbourne Airport
5h 23m$86Drive 153.1 km
- Drive from Ballarat to Coldstreamcar 153.1 km
1h 57m$29–41
Ballarat to Coldstream by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Coldstream is to train which costs $18 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Coldstream is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat to Coldstream. However, there are services departing from Ballarat and arriving at North Gtwy/Maroondah Hwy via Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr, Box Hill Bus Station/Station St, Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy and Lilydale Station/West William St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballarat station to Coldstream station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station and arriving at Lilydale Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Ballarat and Coldstream is 160 km. The road distance is 153.1 km.
The best way to get from Ballarat to Coldstream without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs $18.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Ballarat to Coldstream, including transfers.
Ballarat to Coldstream bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, depart from Ballarat station.
Ballarat to Coldstream train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Ballarat Station.
The best way to get from Ballarat to Coldstream is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs $18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $86 and takes 5h 23m.
What companies run services between Ballarat, VIC, Australia and Coldstream, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Ballarat Station to North Gtwy/Maroondah Hwy via Southern Cross Station, Lilydale Station, and Lilydale Station/West William St in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballarat to North Gtwy/Maroondah Hwy via Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr, Box Hill Bus Station/Station St, Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy, and Lilydale Station/West William St in around 5h 23m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Phone
- 03 5333 4181
- [email protected]
- Website
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
Bus from Ballarat to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $52
- Schedules at
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
- Book at
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 759 287
- [email protected]
- Website
- Skybus
Bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Box Hill Bus Station/Station St
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Booking & Getting There
Ballarat to Coldstream bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, arrive at Melbourne Airport station.
Ballarat to Coldstream train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Coldstream is 153 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Ballarat to Coldstream.
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