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

The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Nhill is to bus via Stawell which costs $3 - $35 and takes 4h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Nhill is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Ballarat and Nhill?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ballarat and arriving at Nhill. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Ballarat and Nhill?

No, there is no direct train from Ballarat station to Nhill station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station and arriving at Nhill Station via Ararat Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Ballarat to Nhill?

The distance between Ballarat and Nhill is 263 km. The road distance is 259.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Ballarat to Nhill without a car is to bus which takes 3h 50m and costs $3 - $100.

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

The bus from Ballarat to Nhill takes 3h 50m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Nhill bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Nhill train from?

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

Train or bus from Ballarat to Nhill?

The best way to get from Ballarat to Nhill is to bus which takes 3h 50m and costs $3 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $150 and takes 4h 36m.

Where does the Ballarat to Nhill bus arrive?

Ballarat to Nhill bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Nhill station.

Where does the Ballarat to Nhill train arrive?

Ballarat to Nhill train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Ararat Station.

Can I drive from Ballarat to Nhill?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Nhill is 259 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Ballarat to Nhill.

How do I get a bus ticket from Ballarat to Nhill?

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Where can I stay near Nhill?

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

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

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Ballarat to Nhillbus Adelaide
3h 50m
$3–100
Train
1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Ararat Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the train from Ararat Station to Nhill Stationtrain The Overland
4h 36m
$64–142
Drive 259.4 km
1. Drive from Ballarat to Nhillcar 259.4 km
3h 6m
$47–68
Bus via Stawell
1. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Stawell Station/Napier Stbus Coach
2. Take the bus from Stawell Station/Napier St to Information Centre/Western Hwybus Coach
4h 26m
$4–35

Ballarat to Nhill by bus

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Distance: 262.9 km
Duration: 3h 50m

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

Firefly Express operates a bus from Ballarat to Nhill once daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 3h 50m. V-Line Buses also services this route once a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ballarat Station to Nhill Station via Ararat Station in around 4h 36m.

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