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

The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Geelong is to bus which costs $1 - $15 and takes 1h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Geelong is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Ballarat and Geelong?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St station and arriving at Geelong Station/Railway Tce station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Ballarat and Geelong?

No, there is no direct train from Ballarat station to Geelong station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station and arriving at Geelong Station via Deer Park Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.

How far is it from Ballarat to Geelong?

The distance between Ballarat and Geelong is 89 km. The road distance is 86.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Ballarat to Geelong without a car is to bus which takes 1h 30m and costs $1 - $15.

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

The bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Geelong Station/Railway Tce takes 1h 30m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Geelong bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Geelong train from?

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

Train or bus from Ballarat to Geelong?

The best way to get from Ballarat to Geelong is to bus which takes 1h 30m and costs $1 - $15. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $16 - $24 and takes 2h 3m.

Where does the Ballarat to Geelong bus arrive?

Ballarat to Geelong bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Geelong Station/Railway Tce.

Where does the Ballarat to Geelong train arrive?

Ballarat to Geelong train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Deer Park Station.

Can I drive from Ballarat to Geelong?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Geelong is 86 km. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Ballarat to Geelong.

Where can I stay near Geelong?

There are 891+ hotels available in Geelong.

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

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1. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus Coach
1h 30m
$1–15
Train
1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Deer Park Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the train from Deer Park Station to Geelong Stationtrain Geelong
2h 3m
$17–24
Drive 86.1 km
1. Drive from Ballarat to Geelongcar 86.1 km
1h 8m
$16–23
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ballarat to Geelongtaxi 86.1 km
1h 8m
$190–240

Ballarat to Geelong by bus

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Distance: 88.9 km
Duration: 1h 30m

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

V-Line Buses operates a bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Geelong Station/Railway Tce 3 times a day. Tickets cost $1–15 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ballarat Station to Geelong Station via Deer Park Station in around 2h 3m.

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