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

The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Geelong Waterfront is to bus which costs $1 - $15 and takes 1h 41m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Ballarat and Geelong Waterfront?

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 Waterfront?

No, there is no direct train from Ballarat station to Geelong Waterfront 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 16m.

How far is it from Ballarat to Geelong Waterfront?

The distance between Ballarat and Geelong Waterfront is 90 km. The road distance is 86 km.

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

The best way to get from Ballarat to Geelong Waterfront without a car is to bus which takes 1h 41m and costs $1 - $15.

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

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 Waterfront bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Geelong Waterfront train from?

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

Train or bus from Ballarat to Geelong Waterfront?

The best way to get from Ballarat to Geelong Waterfront is to bus which takes 1h 41m and costs $1 - $15. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $16 - $24 and takes 2h 16m.

Where does the Ballarat to Geelong Waterfront bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ballarat to Geelong Waterfront train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ballarat to Geelong Waterfront?

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

Where can I stay near Geelong Waterfront?

There are 902+ hotels available in Geelong Waterfront.

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There are 4 ways to get from Ballarat to Geelong Waterfront 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 41m
$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 16m
$17–24
Drive 86 km
1. Drive from Ballarat to Geelong Waterfrontcar 86 km
1h 8m
$16–23
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ballarat to Geelong Waterfronttaxi 86 km
1h 8m
$190–240

Ballarat to Geelong Waterfront by bus and foot

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Distance: 89.9 km
Duration: 1h 41m

What companies run services between Ballarat, VIC, Australia and Geelong Waterfront, 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 Waterfront via Deer Park Station and Geelong Station in around 2h 16m.

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