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

The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Sorrento is to train and bus which costs $20 - $24 and takes 4h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Sorrento is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Ballarat and Sorrento?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat to Sorrento. However, there are services departing from Ballarat and arriving at Webster St/St Pauls Rd via Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and Frankston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

How far is it from Ballarat to Sorrento?

The distance between Ballarat and Sorrento is 213 km. The road distance is 207.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Ballarat to Sorrento without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 5h 21m and costs $17 - $45.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Ballarat to Sorrento, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Sorrento bus from?

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

Where does the Ballarat to Sorrento bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ballarat to Sorrento?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Sorrento is 207 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Ballarat to Sorrento.

Where can I stay near Sorrento?

There are 1751+ hotels available in Sorrento.

Ballarat to Sorrento - 5 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, and car

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

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Train, car ferry
best
1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Deer Park Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Deer Park Station to Marshall Stationtrain
3. Take the carferry from Queenscliff to Sorrentocarferry
4h 35m
$34–54
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus
2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Queenscliff Marina/Wharf Stbus 56
3. Take the carferry from Queenscliff to Sorrentocarferry
5h 21m
$17–41
Drive 207.5 km
1. Drive from Ballarat to Sorrentocar 207.5 km
2h 35m
$37–54
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 Webster St/St Pauls Rdbus 788
4h 44m
$21–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ballarat to Melbourne Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Frankstonbus
3. Take the bus from Frankston to Webster St/St Pauls Rdbus 788
6h 8m
$86

Ballarat to Sorrento by bus, foot, and car ferry

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5h 21mAverage Duration

$17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 212.5 km
Duration: 4h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Ballarat to Webster St/St Pauls Rd via Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and Frankston in around 6h 8m.

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