There are 4 ways to get from Ballarat to Mount Evelyn by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Ballarat
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Stationtrain Lilydale
3h 22m$21–24Bus, line 907 bus
- Take the bus from Ballarat to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
- Take the bus from King St/Lonsdale St to Mitcham Station/Colombo Stbus 907
4h 5m$107–111Drive 152.1 km
- Drive from Ballarat to Mount Evelyncar 152.1 km
1h 57m$28–40Bus
- Take the bus from Ballarat to Melbourne Airportbus
- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwybus 901
5h 41m$64
Ballarat to Mount Evelyn by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Mount Evelyn is to train which costs $20 - $24 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Mount Evelyn is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat to Mount Evelyn. However, there are services departing from Ballarat and arriving at Wray Cres/York Rd via King St/Lonsdale St, Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd and Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballarat station to Mount Evelyn station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station and arriving at Lilydale Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Ballarat and Mount Evelyn is 159 km. The road distance is 152.1 km.
The best way to get from Ballarat to Mount Evelyn without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs $20 - $24.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Ballarat to Mount Evelyn, including transfers.
Ballarat to Mount Evelyn bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Ballarat station.
Ballarat to Mount Evelyn train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Ballarat Station.
The best way to get from Ballarat to Mount Evelyn is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs $20 - $24. Alternatively, you can bus and line 907 bus, which costs $107 - $111 and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between Ballarat, VIC, Australia and Mount Evelyn, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Ballarat Station to Birmingham Rd/Hereford Rd via Southern Cross Station, Lilydale Station, and Lilydale Station/East William St in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballarat to Wray Cres/York Rd via Southern Cross Coach Terminal, King St/Lonsdale St, Mitcham Station/Colombo St, Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd, and Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy in around 4h 5m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Ballarat to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from King St/Lonsdale St to Mitcham Station/Colombo St
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Phone
- 03 5333 4181
- [email protected]
- Website
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
Bus from Ballarat to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $52
- Schedules at
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
- Book at
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Ballarat to Mount Evelyn bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.
Ballarat to Mount Evelyn train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Mount Evelyn is 152 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Ballarat to Mount Evelyn.
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