There are 3 ways to get from Ballarat to Trafalgar 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 Trafalgar Stationtrain Traralgon
3h 53m$17–24Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus Coach / ...
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Trafalgar Station/Princes Hwybus Traralgon
4h 25m$3–34Drive 237.4 km
- Drive from Ballarat to Trafalgarcar 237.4 km
2h 40m$42–61
Ballarat to Trafalgar by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Trafalgar is to train which costs $16 - $24 and takes 3h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Trafalgar is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat station to Trafalgar station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and arriving at Trafalgar Station/Princes Hwy via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballarat station to Trafalgar station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station and arriving at Trafalgar Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Ballarat and Trafalgar is 233 km. The road distance is 237.4 km.
The best way to get from Ballarat to Trafalgar without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs $16 - $24.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Ballarat to Trafalgar, including transfers.
Ballarat to Trafalgar bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.
Ballarat to Trafalgar train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Ballarat Station.
The best way to get from Ballarat to Trafalgar is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs $16 - $24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $35 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Ballarat, VIC, Australia and Trafalgar, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Ballarat Station to Trafalgar Station via Southern Cross Station in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Trafalgar Station/Princes Hwy via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 4h 25m.
- 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
Train from Southern Cross Station to Trafalgar Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–16
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Trafalgar Station/Princes Hwy
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More Questions & Answers
Ballarat to Trafalgar bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Ballarat to Trafalgar train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Trafalgar is 237 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Ballarat to Trafalgar.
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