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There are 3 ways to get from Ballarat to Puffing Billy Railway by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train Ballarat
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Belgrave Stationtrain train Belgrave
    3h 13m
    $15–18

  2. Bus, line 732 bus

    1. Take the bus from Ballarat to Melbourne Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Box Hill Bus Station/Station Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwybus bus 732
    5h 3m
    $86

  3. Drive 151.6 km

    1. Drive from Ballarat to Puffing Billy Railwaycar car 151.6 km
    1h 51m
    $28–40

Ballarat to Puffing Billy Railway by train and foot

Calendar206Weekly Services
Duration3h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 157.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Ballarat, VIC, Australia and Puffing Billy Railway, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Ballarat Station to Puffing Billy Railway via Southern Cross Station and Belgrave Station in around 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballarat to Puffing Billy Railway via Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr, Box Hill Bus Station/Station St, Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy, and Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd in around 5h 3m.

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