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

The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Lysterfield is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 1h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Lysterfield is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs $27 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Ballarat and Lysterfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat to Lysterfield station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat and arriving at Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy via Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and Box Hill Bus Station/Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Ballarat and Lysterfield?

No, there is no direct train from Ballarat station to Lysterfield station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station and arriving at Upper Ferntree Gully Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

How far is it from Ballarat to Lysterfield?

The distance between Ballarat and Lysterfield is 159 km. The road distance is 149.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Ballarat to Lysterfield without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs $29 - $34.

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

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Ballarat to Lysterfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Lysterfield bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Lysterfield train from?

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

Train or bus from Ballarat to Lysterfield?

The best way to get from Ballarat to Lysterfield is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs $29 - $34. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $103 - $107 and takes 4h 21m.

Where does the Ballarat to Lysterfield bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ballarat to Lysterfield train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ballarat to Lysterfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Lysterfield is 149 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Ballarat to Lysterfield.

Where can I stay near Lysterfield?

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Ballarat to Lysterfield 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 Southern Cross Station to Upper Ferntree Gully Stationtrain Belgrave
3h 2m
$30–34
Drive 149.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ballarat to Lysterfieldcar 149.3 km
1h 43m
$27–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ballarat to Melbourne Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Box Hill Bus Station/Station Stbus
3. Take the bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwybus 732
4h 21m
$103–107
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Sunshine Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Box Hill Bus Station/Station Stbus 903
4h 51m
$35–39

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Distance: 158.9 km
Duration: 3h 2m

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

You can take a train from Ballarat Station to Lysterfield via Southern Cross Station and Upper Ferntree Gully Station in around 3h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballarat to Lysterfield via Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr, Box Hill Bus Station/Station St, and Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy in around 4h 21m.

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