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

The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Croydon is to train which costs $14 - $18 and takes 2h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Croydon is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Ballarat and Croydon?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat to Croydon station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat and arriving at Mitcham Station/Colombo St via King St/Lonsdale St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Ballarat and Croydon?

No, there is no direct train from Ballarat station to Croydon station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station and arriving at Croydon Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

How far is it from Ballarat to Croydon?

The distance between Ballarat and Croydon is 146 km. The road distance is 140.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Ballarat to Croydon without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs $14 - $18.

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

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Ballarat to Croydon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Croydon bus from?

Ballarat to Croydon bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Ballarat station.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Croydon train from?

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

Train or bus from Ballarat to Croydon?

The best way to get from Ballarat to Croydon is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs $14 - $18. Alternatively, you can bus and line 907 bus, which costs $107 - $111 and takes 3h 13m.

Where does the Ballarat to Croydon bus arrive?

Ballarat to Croydon bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Where does the Ballarat to Croydon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ballarat to Croydon?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Croydon is 140 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Ballarat to Croydon.

Where can I stay near Croydon?

There are 762+ hotels available in Croydon.

Ballarat to Croydon - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 907 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ballarat to Croydon 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 Croydon Stationtrain Lilydale
2h 45m
$15–18
Bus, line 907 bus
1. Take the bus from Ballarat to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
2. Take the bus from King St/Lonsdale St to Mitcham Station/Colombo Stbus 907
3h 13m
$107–111
Drive 140.4 km
1. Drive from Ballarat to Croydoncar 140.4 km
1h 45m
$25–37
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ballarat to Melbourne Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwybus 901
5h 3m
$64

Ballarat to Croydon by train

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Distance: 145.7 km
Duration: 2h 45m

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

You can take a train from Ballarat Station to Croydon Station via Southern Cross Station in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballarat to Croydon Station via Southern Cross Coach Terminal, King St/Lonsdale St, Mitcham Station/Colombo St, and Mitcham Station in around 3h 13m.

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