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

The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Tongala is to bus and train which costs $10 - $40 and takes 5h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Tongala is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs $35 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Ballarat and Tongala?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat station to Tongala. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and arriving at Mangan St/Henderson Rd via Bendigo Station/Railway Pl and Echuca Station/Sturt St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Ballarat and Tongala?

No, there is no direct train from Ballarat station to Tongala station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station and arriving at Echuca Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.

How far is it from Ballarat to Tongala?

The distance between Ballarat and Tongala is 234 km. The road distance is 214.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Ballarat to Tongala without a car is to bus which takes 5h 26m and costs $3 - $45.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Ballarat to Tongala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Tongala bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Tongala train from?

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

Train or bus from Ballarat to Tongala?

The best way to get from Ballarat to Tongala is to bus which takes 5h 26m and costs $3 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $19 - $40 and takes 6h 41m.

Where does the Ballarat to Tongala bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ballarat to Tongala train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ballarat to Tongala?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Tongala is 214 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Ballarat to Tongala.

Where can I stay near Tongala?

There are 105+ hotels available in Tongala.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Ballarat to Tongala 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 Echuca Station/Sturt Stbus Bendigo
5h 26m
$4–42
Train
1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Footscray Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the train from Footscray Station to Echuca Stationtrain Bendigo
6h 41m
$20–37
Drive 214.1 km
1. Drive from Ballarat to Tongalacar 214.1 km
2h 51m
$39–56
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 Echuca Stationtrain Bendigo
5h 29m
$10–37

Ballarat to Tongala by bus

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Distance: 234.4 km
Duration: 5h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Mangan St/Henderson Rd via Bendigo Station/Railway Pl and Echuca Station/Sturt St in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ballarat Station to Mangan St/Henderson Rd via Footscray Station, Echuca Station, and Echuca Station/Sturt St in around 6h 41m.

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