There are 3 ways to get from Ballarat to St Andrews by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Ballarat
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Hurstbridge Stationtrain Hurstbridge
3h 6m$41–50Drive 143.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Ballarat to St Andrewscar 143.1 km
1h 45m$26–37Bus, line 901 bus
- Take the bus from Ballarat to Melbourne Airportbus
- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to South Morang Station/Civic Drbus 901
3h 31m$118–133
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to St Andrews is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Ballarat to St Andrews is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat to St Andrews station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat and arriving at South Morang Station/Civic Dr via Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballarat station to St Andrews station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station and arriving at Hurstbridge Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
The distance between Ballarat and St Andrews is 162 km. The road distance is 143.1 km.
The best way to get from Ballarat to St Andrews without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs $40 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Ballarat to St Andrews, including transfers.
Ballarat to St Andrews bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, depart from Ballarat station.
Ballarat to St Andrews train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Ballarat Station.
The best way to get from Ballarat to St Andrews is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs $40 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus and line 901 bus, which costs $110 - $140 and takes 3h 31m.
What companies run services between Ballarat, VIC, Australia and St Andrews, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Ballarat Station to St Andrews via Southern Cross Station and Hurstbridge Station in around 3h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballarat to St Andrews via Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd, and South Morang Station/Civic Dr in around 3h 31m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from Southern Cross Station to Hurstbridge Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Phone
- 03 5333 4181
- [email protected]
- Website
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
Bus from Ballarat to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $52
- Schedules at
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
- Book at
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to South Morang Station/Civic Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
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More Questions & Answers
Ballarat to St Andrews bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, arrive at Melbourne Airport station.
Ballarat to St Andrews train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to St Andrews is 143 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Ballarat to St Andrews.
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