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

The cheapest way to get from Beechworth to Ballarat is to bus via Bendigo which costs $4 - $55 and takes 7h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Beechworth to Ballarat is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs $60 - $90.

Is there a direct bus between Beechworth and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Beechworth to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Ford St/Camp St and arriving at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Wangaratta Station/Norton St and Bendigo Station/Railway Pl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Beechworth and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct train from Beechworth station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Wangaratta Station and arriving at Ballarat Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

How far is it from Beechworth to Ballarat?

The distance between Beechworth and Ballarat is 384 km. The road distance is 333 km.

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

The best way to get from Beechworth to Ballarat without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs $30 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Beechworth to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Beechworth to Ballarat bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Beechworth to Ballarat train from?

Beechworth to Ballarat train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Wangaratta Station.

Train or bus from Beechworth to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Beechworth to Ballarat is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs $30 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus via Bendigo, which costs $4 - $55 and takes 7h 20m.

Where does the Beechworth to Ballarat bus arrive?

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

Where does the Beechworth to Ballarat train arrive?

Beechworth to Ballarat train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Southern Cross station.

Can I drive from Beechworth to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Beechworth to Ballarat is 333 km. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Beechworth to Ballarat.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wangaratta Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
5h 59m
$32–183
Bus via Bendigo
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wangaratta Station/Norton St to Bendigo Station/Railway Plbus Coach
2. Take the bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
7h 20m
$5–52
Drive 333 km
1. Drive from Beechworth to Ballaratcar 333 km
4h 9m
$60–87
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wangaratta Station, Norton St to Broadmeadows Station, Railway Cresbus 6103 / ...
2. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballaratbus
7h 49m
$78–98

Beechworth to Ballarat by bus and train

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5h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 384.4 km
Duration: 5h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Ford St/Camp St to Ballarat Station via Wangaratta Station/Norton St, Wangaratta Station, and Southern Cross Station in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ford St/Camp St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Wangaratta Station/Norton St and Bendigo Station/Railway Pl in around 7h 20m.

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