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

The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Doreen is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 1h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Doreen is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs $24 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Ballarat and Doreen?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat to Doreen. However, there are services departing from Ballarat and arriving at Cathedral Rise/Timbertop Dr via Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd, South Morang Station/Civic Dr and Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Ballarat and Doreen?

No, there is no direct train from Ballarat station to Doreen station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station and arriving at Mernda Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.

How far is it from Ballarat to Doreen?

The distance between Ballarat and Doreen is 155 km. The road distance is 136.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Ballarat to Doreen without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs $30 - $35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Ballarat to Doreen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Doreen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Doreen train from?

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

Train or bus from Ballarat to Doreen?

The best way to get from Ballarat to Doreen is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs $30 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $64 and takes 4h 6m.

Where does the Ballarat to Doreen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ballarat to Doreen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ballarat to Doreen?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Doreen is 137 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Ballarat to Doreen.

Where can I stay near Doreen?

There are 332+ hotels available in Doreen.

Ballarat to Doreen - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Mernda Stationtrain Mernda
2h 54m
$31–35
Drive 136.5 km
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1. Drive from Ballarat to Doreencar 136.5 km
1h 40m
$25–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ballarat to Melbourne Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to South Morang Station/Civic Drbus 901
4h 6m
$64

Ballarat to Doreen by bus and foot

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4h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 154.8 km
Duration: 2h 54m

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

You can take a train from Ballarat Station to Doreen via Southern Cross Station, Mernda Station, Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd, and Pinnacle Vews/Flaxen Hills Rd in around 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballarat to Cathedral Rise/Timbertop Dr via Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd, South Morang Station/Civic Dr, and Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd in around 4h 6m.

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