There are 4 ways to get from Ballarat to Hanging Rock by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy Stbus Coach
- Take the train from Castlemaine Station to Woodend Stationtrain Bendigo
2h 49m$33–54Drive 92.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Ballarat to Hanging Rockcar 92.3 km
1h 21m$17–24Train
- Take the train from Ballarat Station to Footscray Stationtrain Ballarat
- Take the train from Footscray Station to Woodend Stationtrain Bendigo
2h 54m$41–53Bus
- Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to CFA/Bridport Stbus Coach
- Take the bus from CFA/Bridport St to Woodend Station/Station Stbus Coach
2h 49m$26–54
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Hanging Rock is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Hanging Rock is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat station to Hanging Rock station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and arriving at Woodend Station/Station St via CFA/Bridport St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballarat station to Hanging Rock station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station and arriving at Woodend Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
The distance between Ballarat and Hanging Rock is 139 km. The road distance is 92.3 km.
The best way to get from Ballarat to Hanging Rock without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 49m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Ballarat to Hanging Rock, including transfers.
Ballarat to Hanging Rock bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.
Ballarat to Hanging Rock train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Ballarat Station.
The best way to get from Ballarat to Hanging Rock is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs $40 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $55 and takes 2h 49m.
What companies run services between Ballarat, VIC, Australia and Hanging Rock, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Ballarat Station to Hanging Rock via Footscray Station and Woodend Station in around 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Hanging Rock via CFA/Bridport St and Woodend Station/Station St in around 2h 49m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Castlemaine Station to Woodend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–11
Train from Ballarat Station to Footscray Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
Train from Footscray Station to Woodend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–15
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to CFA/Bridport St
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–12
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from CFA/Bridport St to Woodend Station/Station St
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More Questions & Answers
Ballarat to Hanging Rock bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at CFA/Bridport St station.
Ballarat to Hanging Rock train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Footscray Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Hanging Rock is 92 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Ballarat to Hanging Rock.
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