There are 4 ways to get from Ballarat to Serviceton by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ballarat to Kanivabus Adelaide
4h 30m$123–141Bus via Dundas St/Market St
cheapest- Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Dundas St/Market Stbus Coach
- Take the bus from Dundas St/Market St to Station Rd/Commercial Rdbus Coach
6h 21m$45–92Train
- Take the train from Ballarat Station to Ararat Stationtrain Ballarat
- Take the train from Ararat Station to Bordertown Stationtrain The Overland
5h 50m$141–241Drive 326.6 km
- Drive from Ballarat to Servicetoncar 326.6 km
3h 55m$59–86
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Serviceton is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Serviceton is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat to Serviceton. However, there are services departing from Ballarat and arriving at Kaniva via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballarat station to Serviceton station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station and arriving at Bordertown Station via Ararat Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Ballarat and Serviceton is 331 km. The road distance is 326.6 km.
The best way to get from Ballarat to Serviceton without a car is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs $120 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Ballarat to Serviceton, including transfers.
Ballarat to Serviceton bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Ballarat station.
Ballarat to Serviceton train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Ballarat Station.
The best way to get from Ballarat to Serviceton is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs $120 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $250 and takes 5h 50m.
What companies run services between Ballarat, VIC, Australia and Serviceton, VIC, Australia?
Firefly Express operates a bus from Ballarat to Kaniva once daily. Tickets cost $63–66 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ballarat Station to Serviceton via Ararat Station and Bordertown Station in around 5h 50m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Ballarat Station to Ararat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- Journey Beyond
Train from Ararat Station to Bordertown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- Journey Beyond
- Red Standard
- $80–100
- Red Premium
- $140–170
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Ballarat to Kaniva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $63–66
- Website
- Firefly Express
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Dundas St/Market St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–19
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Dundas St/Market St to Station Rd/Commercial Rd
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Booking & Getting There
Ballarat to Serviceton bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Kaniva station.
Ballarat to Serviceton train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Ararat Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Serviceton is 327 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Ballarat to Serviceton.
There are four+ hotels available in Serviceton.