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How to get fromBallarat to Rainbowby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Avebus bus Coach
    2. Take the bus from Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Ave to Chemist/Federal Stbus bus Hopetoun - Horsham Via Dimboola, Rainbow
    4h 55m
    $9–108

  2. Bus via Dimboola

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ballarat to Dimboolabus bus Adelaide
    2. Take the bus from Car Park Rear Toilet Block/Lloyd St to Chemist/Federal Stbus bus Hopetoun - Horsham Via Dimboola, Rainbow
    5h 10m
    $8–106

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Ararat Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ararat Station to Horsham Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Ave to Chemist/Federal Stbus bus
    6h 14m
    $60–116

  4. Drive 290.5 km

    1. Drive from Ballarat to Rainbowcar car 290.5 km
    3h 27m
    $52–75

Ballarat to Rainbow by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 297.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Chemist/Federal St via Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Ave in around 4h 55m.

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