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

The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Wangaratta is to bus via Bendigo which costs $4 - $45 and takes 5h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Wangaratta is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs $50 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Ballarat and Wangaratta?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat station to Wangaratta station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and arriving at Wangaratta Station/Norton St via Bendigo Station/Railway Pl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Ballarat and Wangaratta?

No, there is no direct train from Ballarat station to Wangaratta station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station and arriving at Wangaratta Station via Southern Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Ballarat to Wangaratta?

The distance between Ballarat and Wangaratta is 347 km. The road distance is 297.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Ballarat to Wangaratta without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs $30 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 5h to get from Ballarat to Wangaratta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Wangaratta bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Wangaratta train from?

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

Train or bus from Ballarat to Wangaratta?

The best way to get from Ballarat to Wangaratta is to train which takes 5h and costs $30 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus via Bendigo, which costs $4 - $45 and takes 5h 53m.

Where does the Ballarat to Wangaratta bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ballarat to Wangaratta train arrive?

Ballarat to Wangaratta train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Ballarat to Wangaratta?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Wangaratta is 298 km. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Ballarat to Wangaratta.

Where can I stay near Wangaratta?

There are 40+ hotels available in Wangaratta.

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

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

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Train
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1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the train from Southern Cross to Wangaratta Stationtrain 622 / ...
5h
$32–172
Bus via Bendigo
cheapest
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 Wangaratta Station/Norton Stbus Coach
5h 53m
$5–40
Drive 297.7 km
1. Drive from Ballarat to Wangarattacar 297.7 km
3h 49m
$54–78
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ballarat to Melbourne Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Broadmeadows Station, Railway Cres to Wangaratta Station, Norton Stbus 6204 / ...
6h 13m
$77–86

Ballarat to Wangaratta by train

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Distance: 347.2 km
Duration: 5h

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

You can take a train from Ballarat Station to Wangaratta Station via Southern Cross in around 5h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Wangaratta Station/Norton St via Bendigo Station/Railway Pl in around 5h 53m.

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