What is the cheapest way to get from Barwon Heads to Ballarat?

The cheapest way to get from Barwon Heads to Ballarat is to line 55 bus and bus which costs $6 - $21 and takes 3h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barwon Heads to Ballarat?

The fastest way to get from Barwon Heads to Ballarat is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $19 - $29.

Is there a direct bus between Barwon Heads and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Barwon Heads to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Corymbia Cct/Barwon Heads Rd and arriving at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Barwon Heads and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct train from Barwon Heads station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Marshall Station and arriving at Ballarat Station via Deer Park Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.

How far is it from Barwon Heads to Ballarat?

The distance between Barwon Heads and Ballarat is 182 km. The road distance is 108.1 km.

How do I travel from Barwon Heads to Ballarat without a car?

The best way to get from Barwon Heads to Ballarat without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs $21 - $30.

How long does it take to get from Barwon Heads to Ballarat?

It takes approximately 3h to get from Barwon Heads to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barwon Heads to Ballarat bus from?

Barwon Heads to Ballarat bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Corymbia Cct/Barwon Heads Rd station.

Where do I catch the Barwon Heads to Ballarat train from?

Barwon Heads to Ballarat train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Marshall Station.

Train or bus from Barwon Heads to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Barwon Heads to Ballarat is to train which takes 3h and costs $21 - $30. Alternatively, you can line 55 bus and bus, which costs $6 - $21 and takes 3h 8m.

Where does the Barwon Heads to Ballarat bus arrive?

Barwon Heads to Ballarat bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Geelong Station/Railway Tce.

Where does the Barwon Heads to Ballarat train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barwon Heads to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Barwon Heads to Ballarat is 108 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Barwon Heads to Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

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Barwon Heads to Ballarat - 3 ways to travel via train, line 55 bus, bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Barwon Heads to Ballarat by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Marshall Station to Deer Park Stationtrain Geelong
2. Take the train from Deer Park Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
3h
$22–30
Line 55 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Corymbia Cct/Barwon Heads Rd to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus 55
2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
3h 8m
$7–21
Drive 108.1 km
1. Drive from Barwon Heads to Ballaratcar 108.1 km
1h 25m
$20–29

Barwon Heads to Ballarat by bus and train

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Distance: 182.2 km
Duration: 3h

What companies run services between Barwon Heads, VIC, Australia and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Corymbia Cct/Barwon Heads Rd to Ballarat Station via Marshall Station/Marshalltown Rd, Marshall Station, and Deer Park Station in around 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corymbia Cct/Barwon Heads Rd to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 3h 8m.

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