What is the cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Melbourne Museum?

The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Melbourne Museum is to train which costs $12 and takes 1h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballarat to Melbourne Museum?

The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Melbourne Museum is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Ballarat and Melbourne Museum?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat to Melbourne Museum. However, there are services departing from Ballarat and arriving at Exhibition Building/Rathdowne St via Bourke St/Queen St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.

Is there a direct train between Ballarat and Melbourne Museum?

No, there is no direct train from Ballarat station to Melbourne Museum station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station and arriving at State Library Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.

How far is it from Ballarat to Melbourne Museum?

The distance between Ballarat and Melbourne Museum is 116 km. The road distance is 111 km.

How do I travel from Ballarat to Melbourne Museum without a car?

The best way to get from Ballarat to Melbourne Museum without a car is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from Ballarat to Melbourne Museum?

It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Ballarat to Melbourne Museum, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Melbourne Museum bus from?

Ballarat to Melbourne Museum bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Ballarat station.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Melbourne Museum train from?

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

Train or bus from Ballarat to Melbourne Museum?

The best way to get from Ballarat to Melbourne Museum is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $69 - $72 and takes 2h.

Where does the Ballarat to Melbourne Museum bus arrive?

Ballarat to Melbourne Museum bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Where does the Ballarat to Melbourne Museum train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ballarat to Melbourne Museum?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Melbourne Museum is 111 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Ballarat to Melbourne Museum.

Where can I stay near Melbourne Museum?

There are 5504+ hotels available in Melbourne Museum.

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There are 3 ways to get from Ballarat to Melbourne Museum by train, bus, or car

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1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Footscray Stationtrain Ballarat
1h 46m
$12
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1. Take the bus from Ballarat to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
2h
$69–72
Drive 111 km
1. Drive from Ballarat to Melbourne Museumcar 111 km
1h 21m
$24–34

Ballarat to Melbourne Museum by train and foot

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Distance: 115.6 km
Duration: 1h 46m

What companies run services between Ballarat, VIC, Australia and Melbourne Museum, VIC, Australia?

V/Line operates a train from Ballarat Station to Footscray Station hourly. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 1h 18m. Alternatively, Firefly Express operates a bus from Ballarat to Southern Cross Coach Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $63–66 and the journey takes 1h 35m.

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