What is the cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Swan Hill?

The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Swan Hill is to bus and train which costs $10 - $29 and takes 5h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballarat to Swan Hill?

The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Swan Hill is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs $50 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Ballarat and Swan Hill?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat station to Swan Hill station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and arriving at Swan Hill Station/Curlewis St via Bendigo Station/Railway Pl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Ballarat and Swan Hill?

No, there is no direct train from Ballarat station to Swan Hill station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station and arriving at Swan Hill Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

How far is it from Ballarat to Swan Hill?

The distance between Ballarat and Swan Hill is 306 km. The road distance is 281.4 km.

How do I travel from Ballarat to Swan Hill without a car?

The best way to get from Ballarat to Swan Hill without a car is to bus which takes 5h 6m and costs $3 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Ballarat to Swan Hill?

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Ballarat to Swan Hill, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Swan Hill bus from?

Ballarat to Swan Hill bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Swan Hill train from?

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

Train or bus from Ballarat to Swan Hill?

The best way to get from Ballarat to Swan Hill is to bus which takes 5h 6m and costs $3 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $18 - $27 and takes 6h 54m.

Where does the Ballarat to Swan Hill bus arrive?

Ballarat to Swan Hill bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Bendigo Station/Railway Pl.

Where does the Ballarat to Swan Hill train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ballarat to Swan Hill?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Swan Hill is 281 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Ballarat to Swan Hill.

Where can I stay near Swan Hill?

There are 32+ hotels available in Swan Hill.

Ballarat to Swan Hill - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ballarat to Swan Hill by bus, train, or car

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1. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Bendigo Station/Railway Plbus Coach
2. Take the bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Swan Hill Station/Curlewis Stbus Coach / ...
5h 6m
$4–37
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy Stbus Coach
2. Take the train from Castlemaine Station to Swan Hill Stationtrain Bendigo
5h 27m
$10–28
Drive 281.4 km
1. Drive from Ballarat to Swan Hillcar 281.4 km
3h 36m
$51–73
Train
1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Footscray Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the train from Footscray Station to Swan Hill Stationtrain Bendigo
6h 54m
$19–27

Ballarat to Swan Hill by bus

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Distance: 305.7 km
Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Ballarat, VIC, Australia and Swan Hill, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Swan Hill Station/Curlewis St via Bendigo Station/Railway Pl in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ballarat Station to Swan Hill Station via Footscray Station in around 6h 54m.

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