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

The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Malmsbury is to drive which costs $13 - $19 and takes 59 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Malmsbury is to drive which takes 59 min and costs $13 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between Ballarat and Malmsbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat station to Malmsbury station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and arriving at Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Ballarat and Malmsbury?

No, there is no direct train from Ballarat station to Malmsbury station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station and arriving at Malmsbury Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.

How far is it from Ballarat to Malmsbury?

The distance between Ballarat and Malmsbury is 106 km. The road distance is 73.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Ballarat to Malmsbury without a car is to bus which takes 2h 27m and costs $8 - $26.

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

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

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Malmsbury bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Malmsbury train from?

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

Train or bus from Ballarat to Malmsbury?

The best way to get from Ballarat to Malmsbury is to bus which takes 2h 27m and costs $8 - $26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $16 - $24 and takes 3h 5m.

Where does the Ballarat to Malmsbury bus arrive?

Ballarat to Malmsbury bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St.

Where does the Ballarat to Malmsbury train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ballarat to Malmsbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Malmsbury is 73 km. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Ballarat to Malmsbury.

Where can I stay near Malmsbury?

There are 158+ hotels available in Malmsbury.

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

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy Stbus Coach
2h 27m
$8–25
Train
1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Footscray Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the train from Footscray Station to Malmsbury Stationtrain Bendigo
3h 5m
$17–24
Drive 73.5 km
1. Drive from Ballarat to Malmsburycar 73.5 km
59 min
$14–19
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ballarat to Malmsburytaxi 73.5 km
59 min
$170–210

Ballarat to Malmsbury by bus and train

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2h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 106.3 km
Duration: 2h 27m

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

V-Line Buses operates a bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St once daily. Tickets cost $1–15 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ballarat Station to Malmsbury Station via Footscray Station in around 3h 5m.

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