There are 3 ways to get from Ballarat to North Melbourne Station by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ballarat Station to Footscray Stationtrain Ballarat
1h 28m$15–18Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus Coach / ...
1h 48m$8–22Drive 108 km
- Drive from Ballarat to North Melbourne Stationcar 108 km
1h 17m$20–28
Ballarat to North Melbourne Station by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to North Melbourne Station is to bus which costs $7 - $22 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Ballarat to North Melbourne Station is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat station to North Melbourne Station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and arriving at Dryburgh St/Spencer St via Lonsdale St/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballarat station to North Melbourne Station station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station and arriving at North Melbourne Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
The distance between Ballarat and North Melbourne Station is 112 km. The road distance is 108 km.
The best way to get from Ballarat to North Melbourne Station without a car is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs $14 - $18.
It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Ballarat to North Melbourne Station, including transfers.
Ballarat to North Melbourne Station bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.
Ballarat to North Melbourne Station train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Ballarat Station.
The best way to get from Ballarat to North Melbourne Station is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs $14 - $18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $22 and takes 1h 48m.
What companies run services between Ballarat, VIC, Australia and North Melbourne Station, VIC, Australia?
V/Line operates a train from Ballarat Station to Footscray Station hourly. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 1h 18m. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St twice daily. Tickets cost $1–16 and the journey takes 1h 30m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Ballarat Station to Footscray Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
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More Questions & Answers
Ballarat to North Melbourne Station bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Ballarat to North Melbourne Station train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Footscray Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to North Melbourne Station is 108 km. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Ballarat to North Melbourne Station.
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