There are 3 ways to get from Ballarat to Thomastown 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 Thomastown Stationtrain Mernda
2h 17m$12Bus
- Take the bus from Ballarat to Melbourne Airportbus
- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Northern Hospitalbus 901
3h 1m$64Drive 115.8 km
- Drive from Ballarat to Thomastowncar 115.8 km
1h 21m$21–31
Ballarat to Thomastown by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Thomastown is to train which costs $12 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Thomastown is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat to Thomastown station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat and arriving at Thomastown Station/High St via Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd and Northern Hospital/Cooper St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballarat station to Thomastown station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station and arriving at Thomastown Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
The distance between Ballarat and Thomastown is 134 km. The road distance is 115.8 km.
The best way to get from Ballarat to Thomastown without a car is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs $12.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Ballarat to Thomastown, including transfers.
Ballarat to Thomastown bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, depart from Ballarat station.
Ballarat to Thomastown train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Ballarat Station.
The best way to get from Ballarat to Thomastown is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $64 and takes 3h 1m.
What companies run services between Ballarat, VIC, Australia and Thomastown, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Ballarat Station to Thomastown Station via Southern Cross Station in around 2h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballarat to Thomastown Station/High St via Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd, and Northern Hospital/Cooper St in around 3h 1m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Ballarat to Thomastown bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, arrive at Melbourne Airport station.
Ballarat to Thomastown train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Thomastown is 116 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Ballarat to Thomastown.
There are 4966+ hotels available in Thomastown.