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How to get fromBallarat to Surf Beachby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Ballarat to Surf Beach by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train Ballarat
    2. Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to General Store/Phillip Island Rdbus bus Coach
    5h 24m
    $22–40

  2. Train, bus via Koo-Wee-Rup

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Koo Wee Rup Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Koo Wee Rup Station to Surf Beachbus bus
    5h 39m
    $17–37

  3. Drive 241.5 km

    1. Drive from Ballarat to Surf Beachcar car 241.5 km
    2h 49m
    $44–63

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Footscray Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Stony Point Station to Surf Beachtaxi taxi
    5h 43m
    $185–218

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ballarat to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Koo Wee Rup Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Koo Wee Rup Station to Surf Beachbus bus
    5h 46m
    $103–124

  6. Bus via Noble Park

    1. Take the bus from Ballarat to Melbourne Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Dandenong Station/Foster Stbus bus 901
    3. Take the bus from Fountain Gate SC/Overland Dr to General Store/Phillip Island Rdbus bus
    8h 39m
    $68–69

Ballarat to Surf Beach by train, tram, and bus

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration5h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 245.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Ballarat, VIC, Australia and Surf Beach, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Ballarat to Surf Beach via Southern Cross Coach Terminal and Koo Wee Rup Station in around 5h 46m.

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