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

The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Rosebud is to train which costs $18 and takes 3h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Rosebud is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Ballarat and Rosebud?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat to Rosebud. However, there are services departing from Ballarat and arriving at Eastbourne Rd/Boneo Rd via Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and Frankston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Ballarat and Rosebud?

No, there is no direct train from Ballarat station to Rosebud station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station and arriving at Frankston Station via Footscray Station and Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

How far is it from Ballarat to Rosebud?

The distance between Ballarat and Rosebud is 195 km. The road distance is 191.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Ballarat to Rosebud without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs $18.

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

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Ballarat to Rosebud, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Rosebud bus from?

Ballarat to Rosebud bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, depart from Ballarat station.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Rosebud train from?

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

Train or bus from Ballarat to Rosebud?

The best way to get from Ballarat to Rosebud is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs $18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $86 and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the Ballarat to Rosebud bus arrive?

Ballarat to Rosebud bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, arrive at Melbourne Airport station.

Where does the Ballarat to Rosebud train arrive?

Ballarat to Rosebud train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Footscray Station.

Can I drive from Ballarat to Rosebud?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Rosebud is 191 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Ballarat to Rosebud.

Where can I stay near Rosebud?

There are 1657+ hotels available in Rosebud.

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There are 5 ways to get from Ballarat to Rosebud by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Footscray Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Stationtrain Frankston
3h 57m
$18
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ballarat to Melbourne Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Frankstonbus Frankston - Melbourne Airport
5h 20m
$86
Drive 191.1 km
1. Drive from Ballarat to Rosebudcar 191.1 km
2h 18m
$35–50
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Frankston to Sixth Ave/Point Nepean Rdbus 788 / ...
3h 59m
$18
Train, bus via Beaumaris
1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Sunshine Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Mordialloc SC/Centre Waybus 903
6h 48m
$24

Ballarat to Rosebud by train and bus

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Distance: 195.1 km
Duration: 3h 57m

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

You can take a train from Ballarat Station to Coorabong Ave/Boneo Rd via Footscray Station, Flinders Street Station, Frankston Station, and Frankston in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballarat to Eastbourne Rd/Boneo Rd via Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and Frankston in around 5h 20m.

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