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How to get fromBallarat to Healesville Sanctuaryby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Ballarat to Healesville Sanctuary by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 685 bus

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    1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lilydale Station/West William St to Healesville Sanctuary/Glen Eadie Avebus bus 685
    4h 26m
    $21–24

  2. Bus, line 271 bus, line 670 bus, line 685 bus

    1. Take the bus from Ballarat to Melbourne Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Box Hill Bus Station/Station Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwybus bus 271
    4. Take the bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Lilydale Station/West William Stbus bus 670 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Lilydale Station/West William St to Healesville Sanctuary/Glen Eadie Avebus bus 685
    6h 46m
    $86

  3. Drive 170 km

    1. Drive from Ballarat to Healesville Sanctuarycar car 170 km
    2h 11m
    $31–44

Ballarat to Healesville Sanctuary by train, bus, and foot

Calendar151Weekly Services
Duration4h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 193.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Ballarat, VIC, Australia and Healesville Sanctuary, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Ballarat to Healesville Sanctuary via Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr, Box Hill Bus Station/Station St, Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy, Lilydale Station/West William St, and Healesville Sanctuary/Glen Eadie Ave in around 6h 46m.

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