What is the cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Waurn Ponds?

The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Waurn Ponds is to bus and line 42 bus which costs $7 - $21 and takes 2h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballarat to Waurn Ponds?

The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Waurn Ponds is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Ballarat and Waurn Ponds?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat station to Waurn Ponds. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and arriving at Eden Ct/Ghazeepore Rd via Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Ballarat and Waurn Ponds?

No, there is no direct train from Ballarat station to Waurn Ponds station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station and arriving at Waurn Ponds Station via Deer Park Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

How far is it from Ballarat to Waurn Ponds?

The distance between Ballarat and Waurn Ponds is 105 km. The road distance is 88.9 km.

How do I travel from Ballarat to Waurn Ponds without a car?

The best way to get from Ballarat to Waurn Ponds without a car is to bus and line 42 bus which takes 2h 22m and costs $7 - $21.

How long does it take to get from Ballarat to Waurn Ponds?

It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Ballarat to Waurn Ponds, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Waurn Ponds bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Waurn Ponds train from?

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

Train or bus from Ballarat to Waurn Ponds?

The best way to get from Ballarat to Waurn Ponds is to bus and line 42 bus which takes 2h 22m and costs $7 - $21. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $16 - $24 and takes 2h 28m.

Where does the Ballarat to Waurn Ponds bus arrive?

Ballarat to Waurn Ponds bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Geelong Station/Railway Tce.

Where does the Ballarat to Waurn Ponds train arrive?

Ballarat to Waurn Ponds train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Deer Park Station.

Can I drive from Ballarat to Waurn Ponds?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Waurn Ponds is 89 km. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Ballarat to Waurn Ponds.

Where can I stay near Waurn Ponds?

There are 945+ hotels available in Waurn Ponds.

Ballarat to Waurn Ponds - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 42 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ballarat to Waurn Ponds by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus, line 42 bus
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1. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus Coach
2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Eden Ct/Ghazeepore Rdbus 41 / ...
2h 22m
$7–21
Train
1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Deer Park Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the train from Deer Park Station to Waurn Ponds Stationtrain Geelong
2h 28m
$17–24
Drive 88.9 km
1. Drive from Ballarat to Waurn Pondscar 88.9 km
1h 8m
$16–23
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ballarat to Waurn Pondstaxi 88.9 km
1h 8m
$200–250

Ballarat to Waurn Ponds by bus

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2h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 104.8 km
Duration: 2h 22m

What companies run services between Ballarat, VIC, Australia and Waurn Ponds, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Eden Ct/Ghazeepore Rd via Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 2h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ballarat Station to Waurn Ponds Station via Deer Park Station in around 2h 28m.

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