There are 3 ways to get from Ballarat to Diamond Creek 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 Diamond Creek Stationtrain Hurstbridge
2h 49m$15–18Bus, line 902 bus
- Take the bus from Ballarat to Melbourne Airportbus
- Take the bus from Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd to Eltham Station/Main Rdbus 902
3h 59m$64Drive 129.2 km
- Drive from Ballarat to Diamond Creekcar 129.2 km
1h 32m$24–34
Ballarat to Diamond Creek by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Diamond Creek is to train which costs $14 - $18 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Diamond Creek is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat to Diamond Creek. However, there are services departing from Ballarat and arriving at Amaroo Ct/Broad Gully Rd via Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd, Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd and Eltham Station/Main Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballarat station to Diamond Creek station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station and arriving at Diamond Creek Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
The distance between Ballarat and Diamond Creek is 147 km. The road distance is 129.2 km.
The best way to get from Ballarat to Diamond Creek without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs $14 - $18.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Ballarat to Diamond Creek, including transfers.
Ballarat to Diamond Creek bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, depart from Ballarat station.
Ballarat to Diamond Creek train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Ballarat Station.
The best way to get from Ballarat to Diamond Creek is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs $14 - $18. Alternatively, you can bus and line 902 bus, which costs $64 and takes 3h 59m.
What companies run services between Ballarat, VIC, Australia and Diamond Creek, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Ballarat Station to Diamond Creek Station via Southern Cross Station in around 2h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballarat to Amaroo Ct/Broad Gully Rd via Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd, Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd, and Eltham Station/Main Rd in around 3h 59m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Diamond Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- 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
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd to Eltham Station/Main Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
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More Questions & Answers
Ballarat to Diamond Creek bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, arrive at Melbourne Airport station.
Ballarat to Diamond Creek train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Diamond Creek is 129 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Ballarat to Diamond Creek.
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