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

The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Doreen is to train which costs $20 - $24 and takes 2h 55m.

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 46m.

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 55m.

How far is it from Ballarat to Doreen?

The distance between Ballarat and Doreen is 151 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 55m and costs $20 - $24.

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

It takes approximately 2h 55m 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 55m and costs $20 - $24. Alternatively, you can bus and line 901 bus, which costs $64 and takes 4h 46m.

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 319+ hotels available in Doreen.

Ballarat to Doreen - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 901 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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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 55m
$21–24
Bus, line 901 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 46m
$64
Drive 136.5 km
1. Drive from Ballarat to Doreencar 136.5 km
1h 40m
$25–36

Ballarat to Doreen by train and bus

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2h 55mAverage Duration

$21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 151.2 km
Duration: 2h 55m

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

You can take a train from Ballarat Station to Pinnacle Vews/Flaxen Hills Rd via Southern Cross Station, Mernda Station, and Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd in around 2h 55m. 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 46m.

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