What is the cheapest way to get from Ballarat to North Geelong?

The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to North Geelong is to bus which costs $1 - $15 and takes 1h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballarat to North Geelong?

The fastest way to get from Ballarat to North Geelong is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs $14 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Ballarat and North Geelong?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St station and arriving at Calvert St/Ballarat Rd. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Ballarat and North Geelong?

No, there is no direct train from Ballarat station to North Geelong station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station and arriving at North Geelong Station via Deer Park Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.

How far is it from Ballarat to North Geelong?

The distance between Ballarat and North Geelong is 85 km. The road distance is 83.3 km.

How do I travel from Ballarat to North Geelong without a car?

The best way to get from Ballarat to North Geelong without a car is to bus which takes 1h 16m and costs $1 - $15.

How long does it take to get from Ballarat to North Geelong?

The bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Calvert St/Ballarat Rd takes 1h 16m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to North Geelong bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ballarat to North Geelong train from?

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

Train or bus from Ballarat to North Geelong?

The best way to get from Ballarat to North Geelong is to bus which takes 1h 16m and costs $1 - $15. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $16 - $24 and takes 2h 1m.

Where does the Ballarat to North Geelong bus arrive?

Ballarat to North Geelong bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Calvert St/Ballarat Rd station.

Where does the Ballarat to North Geelong train arrive?

Ballarat to North Geelong train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Deer Park Station.

Can I drive from Ballarat to North Geelong?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to North Geelong is 83 km. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Ballarat to North Geelong.

Where can I stay near North Geelong?

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

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1. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Calvert St/Ballarat Rdbus Coach
1h 16m
$1–15
Train
1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Deer Park Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the train from Deer Park Station to North Geelong Stationtrain Geelong
2h 1m
$17–24
Drive 83.3 km
1. Drive from Ballarat to North Geelongcar 83.3 km
1h 6m
$15–22
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ballarat to North Geelongtaxi 83.3 km
1h 6m
$190–230

Ballarat to North Geelong by bus

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Distance: 84.9 km
Duration: 1h 16m

What companies run services between Ballarat, VIC, Australia and North Geelong, VIC, Australia?

V-Line Buses operates a bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Calvert St/Ballarat Rd 3 times a day. Tickets cost $1–15 and the journey takes 1h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ballarat Station to North Geelong Station via Deer Park Station in around 2h 1m.

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