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

The cheapest way to get from Barham to Ballarat is to bus and train via Melbourne which costs $12 - $40 and takes 6h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barham to Ballarat is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Barham and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Barham station to Ballarat. However, there are services departing from Border Service Station/Murray St and arriving at Ballarat via Melbourne Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Barham and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct train from Barham station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Kerang Station and arriving at Ballarat Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

How far is it from Barham to Ballarat?

The distance between Barham and Ballarat is 418 km. The road distance is 245.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Barham to Ballarat without a car is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs $85 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Barham to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barham to Ballarat bus from?

Barham to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Border Service Station/Murray St.

Where do I catch the Barham to Ballarat train from?

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

Train or bus from Barham to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Barham to Ballarat is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs $85 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $80 and takes 6h 42m.

Where does the Barham to Ballarat bus arrive?

Barham to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd station.

Where does the Barham to Ballarat train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barham to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Barham to Ballarat is 246 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Barham to Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

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Barham to Ballarat - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kerang Station to Footscray Stationtrain Bendigo
2. Take the train from Footscray Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
5h 44m
$87–108
Bus, train via Melbourne
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Border Service Station/Murray St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus Coach
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
6h 14m
$12–40
Drive 245.6 km
1. Drive from Barham to Ballaratcar 245.6 km
3h 11m
$44–64
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Thompson St/Main St to Kerang Station/Boundary Stbus
2. Take the train from Kerang Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus
6h 35m
$14–33
Bus
1. Take the bus from Border Service Station/Murray St to Melbourne Airport/Grants Rdbus Coach
2. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballaratbus
6h 42m
$56–79

Barham to Ballarat by bus, foot, and train

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6h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 417.8 km
Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Barham, NSW, Australia and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Barham to Ballarat Station via Kerang Station and Footscray Station in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Border Service Station/Murray St to Ballarat via Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd and Melbourne Airport in around 6h 42m.

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