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

The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Highett is to train which costs $14 - $18 and takes 2h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Highett is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Ballarat and Highett?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat station to Highett station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and arriving at Footscray Station/Irving St via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Ballarat and Highett?

No, there is no direct train from Ballarat station to Highett station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station and arriving at Highett Station via Southern Cross Station and Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

How far is it from Ballarat to Highett?

The distance between Ballarat and Highett is 133 km. The road distance is 129.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Ballarat to Highett without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs $14 - $18.

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

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Ballarat to Highett, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Highett bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Highett train from?

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

Train or bus from Ballarat to Highett?

The best way to get from Ballarat to Highett is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs $14 - $18. Alternatively, you can bus via Footscray Station, which costs $7 - $23 and takes 3h 30m.

Where does the Ballarat to Highett bus arrive?

Ballarat to Highett bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Footscray Station/Irving St.

Where does the Ballarat to Highett train arrive?

Ballarat to Highett train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Ballarat to Highett?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Highett is 130 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Ballarat to Highett.

Where can I stay near Highett?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Highett Stationtrain Frankston
2h 16m
$15–18
Bus via Footscray Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Footscray Station/Irving Stbus Ballarat
3h 30m
$8–23
Drive 129.9 km
1. Drive from Ballarat to Highettcar 129.9 km
1h 32m
$24–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ballarat to Melbourne Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Moorabbin Station/Nepean Hwybus Frankston - Melbourne Airport
3h 43m
$86

Ballarat to Highett by train

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Distance: 133.5 km
Duration: 2h 16m

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

You can take a train from Ballarat Station to Highett Station via Southern Cross Station and Flinders Street Station in around 2h 16m. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Footscray Station/Irving St every 4 hours. Tickets cost $1–17 and the journey takes 2h 31m.

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