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

The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Portland is to bus via Hamilton which costs $3 - $40 and takes 4h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Portland is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Ballarat and Portland?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat station to Portland. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and arriving at Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St via Hamilton Station/Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Ballarat to Portland?

The distance between Ballarat and Portland is 265 km. The road distance is 262.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Ballarat to Portland without a car is to bus via Hamilton which takes 4h 30m and costs $3 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Ballarat to Portland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Portland bus from?

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

Where does the Ballarat to Portland bus arrive?

Ballarat to Portland bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Hamilton Station/Station St.

Can I drive from Ballarat to Portland?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Portland is 263 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Ballarat to Portland.

Where can I stay near Portland?

There are 75+ hotels available in Portland.

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There are 3 ways to get from Ballarat to Portland by bus or car

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Bus via Hamilton
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1. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Hamilton Station/Station Stbus Coach
2. Take the bus from Hamilton Station/Station St to Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty Stbus Coach
4h 30m
$4–35
Drive 262.8 km
1. Drive from Ballarat to Portlandcar 262.8 km
3h 11m
$47–68
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ballarat Base Hospital/Sturt St to Warrnambool Station/Merri Stbus Coach
2. Take the bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty Stbus Coach
5h 40m
$4–37

Ballarat to Portland by bus

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Distance: 264.7 km
Duration: 4h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St via Hamilton Station/Station St in around 4h 30m.

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