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

The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Echuca is to bus and train which costs $9 - $27 and takes 4h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Echuca is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Ballarat and Echuca?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat station to Echuca station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and arriving at Echuca Station/Sturt St via Bendigo Station/Railway Pl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Ballarat and Echuca?

No, there is no direct train from Ballarat station to Echuca station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station and arriving at Echuca Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

How far is it from Ballarat to Echuca?

The distance between Ballarat and Echuca is 208 km. The road distance is 207.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Ballarat to Echuca without a car is to bus which takes 4h 6m and costs $2 - $35.

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Ballarat to Echuca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Echuca bus from?

Ballarat to Echuca bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Echuca train from?

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

Train or bus from Ballarat to Echuca?

The best way to get from Ballarat to Echuca is to bus which takes 4h 6m and costs $2 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $18 - $26 and takes 5h 21m.

Where does the Ballarat to Echuca bus arrive?

Ballarat to Echuca bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Bendigo Station/Railway Pl.

Where does the Ballarat to Echuca train arrive?

Ballarat to Echuca train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Footscray Station.

Can I drive from Ballarat to Echuca?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Echuca is 208 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Ballarat to Echuca.

Where can I stay near Echuca?

There are 131+ hotels available in Echuca.

Ballarat to Echuca - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ballarat to Echuca by bus, train, or car

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1. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Bendigo Station/Railway Plbus Coach
2. Take the bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Echuca Station/Sturt Stbus Bendigo
4h 6m
$3–31
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy Stbus Coach
2. Take the train from Castlemaine Station to Echuca Stationtrain Bendigo
4h 9m
$9–26
Drive 207.6 km
1. Drive from Ballarat to Echucacar 207.6 km
2h 41m
$38–54
Train
1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Footscray Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the train from Footscray Station to Echuca Stationtrain Bendigo
5h 21m
$19–26

Ballarat to Echuca by bus

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Distance: 208.3 km
Duration: 4h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Echuca Station/Sturt St via Bendigo Station/Railway Pl in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ballarat Station to Echuca Station via Footscray Station in around 5h 21m.

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