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

The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Hillside is to bus and line 460 bus which costs $7 - $21 and takes 1h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Hillside is to drive which takes 59 min and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Ballarat and Hillside?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat station to Hillside. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and arriving at Gourlay Rd/Melton Hwy via Caroline Springs Station/Christies Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.

How far is it from Ballarat to Hillside?

The distance between Ballarat and Hillside is 101 km. The road distance is 87.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Ballarat to Hillside without a car is to train and line 460 bus which takes 1h 36m and costs $14 - $18.

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

It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Ballarat to Hillside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Hillside bus from?

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

Where does the Ballarat to Hillside bus arrive?

Ballarat to Hillside bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Caroline Springs Station/Christies Rd.

Can I drive from Ballarat to Hillside?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Hillside is 88 km. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Ballarat to Hillside.

Where can I stay near Hillside?

There are 3653+ hotels available in Hillside.

Ballarat to Hillside - 4 ways to travel via train, line 460 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train, line 460 bus
best
1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Caroline Springs Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the bus from Caroline Springs Station/Christies Rd to Tintern Lp/Gourlay Rdbus 460
1h 36m
$15–18
Bus, line 460 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Caroline Springs Station/Christies Rdbus Ballarat
2. Take the bus from Caroline Springs Station/Christies Rd to Gourlay Rd/Melton Hwybus 460
1h 44m
$7–21
Drive 87.8 km
1. Drive from Ballarat to Hillsidecar 87.8 km
59 min
$16–23
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ballarat to Hillsidetaxi 87.8 km
59 min
$200–240

Ballarat to Hillside by train and bus

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1h 36mAverage Duration

$15Cheapest Price

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Distance: 101.3 km
Duration: 1h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Gourlay Rd/Melton Hwy via Caroline Springs Station/Christies Rd in around 1h 44m.

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