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

The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Mornington is to train which costs $20 - $24 and takes 3h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Mornington is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Ballarat and Mornington?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat to Mornington. However, there are services departing from Ballarat and arriving at Murray St/Barkly St via Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and Frankston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Ballarat and Mornington?

No, there is no direct train from Ballarat station to Mornington station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station and arriving at Frankston Station via Footscray Station and Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.

How far is it from Ballarat to Mornington?

The distance between Ballarat and Mornington is 171 km. The road distance is 165.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Ballarat to Mornington without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs $20 - $24.

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

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Ballarat to Mornington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Mornington bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Mornington train from?

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

Train or bus from Ballarat to Mornington?

The best way to get from Ballarat to Mornington is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs $20 - $24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $86 and takes 4h 54m.

Where does the Ballarat to Mornington bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ballarat to Mornington train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ballarat to Mornington?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Mornington is 166 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Ballarat to Mornington.

Where can I stay near Mornington?

There are 866+ hotels available in Mornington.

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

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

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Train
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1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Footscray Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Stationtrain Frankston
3h 32m
$21–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ballarat to Melbourne Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Frankstonbus Frankston - Melbourne Airport
4h 54m
$86
Drive 165.9 km
1. Drive from Ballarat to Morningtoncar 165.9 km
2h 9m
$30–43
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Sunshine Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Mordialloc SC/Centre Waybus 903
6h 49m
$27–30

Ballarat to Mornington by train and bus

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3h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 171.2 km
Duration: 3h 32m

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

You can take a train from Ballarat Station to Murray St/Barkly St via Footscray Station, Flinders Street Station, Frankston Station, and Frankston in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballarat to Murray St/Barkly St via Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and Frankston in around 4h 54m.

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