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

The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Heatherton is to train via Oakleigh Station/Portman St which costs $20 - $24 and takes 2h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Heatherton is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs $24 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Ballarat and Heatherton?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat to Heatherton. However, there are services departing from Ballarat and arriving at Pietro Rd/Kingston Rd via Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and Southland Shopping Centre/Karen St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Ballarat and Heatherton?

No, there is no direct train from Ballarat station to Heatherton station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station and arriving at Oakleigh Station via Footscray Station and Town Hall Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.

How far is it from Ballarat to Heatherton?

The distance between Ballarat and Heatherton is 136 km. The road distance is 133.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Ballarat to Heatherton without a car is to train via Oakleigh Station/Portman St which takes 2h 27m and costs $20 - $24.

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

It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Ballarat to Heatherton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Heatherton bus from?

Ballarat to Heatherton bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, depart from Ballarat station.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Heatherton train from?

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

Train or bus from Ballarat to Heatherton?

The best way to get from Ballarat to Heatherton is to train via Oakleigh Station/Portman St which takes 2h 27m and costs $20 - $24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $86 and takes 4h 10m.

Where does the Ballarat to Heatherton bus arrive?

Ballarat to Heatherton bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, arrive at Melbourne Airport station.

Where does the Ballarat to Heatherton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ballarat to Heatherton?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Heatherton is 134 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Ballarat to Heatherton.

Where can I stay near Heatherton?

There are 5043+ hotels available in Heatherton.

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

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Train via Oakleigh Station/Portman St
best
1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Footscray Stationtrain Ballarat
2h 27m
$21–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ballarat to Melbourne Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Southland Shopping Centre/Karen Stbus Frankston - Melbourne Airport
4h 10m
$86
Drive 133.7 km
1. Drive from Ballarat to Heathertoncar 133.7 km
1h 36m
$24–35
Train
1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Footscray Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Cheltenham Stationtrain Frankston
2h 45m
$21–24

Ballarat to Heatherton by train and bus

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2h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 136.5 km
Duration: 2h 27m

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

V/Line operates a train from Ballarat Station to Footscray Station hourly. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 1h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballarat to Pietro Rd/Kingston Rd via Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and Southland Shopping Centre/Karen St in around 4h 10m.

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