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

The cheapest way to get from Bendigo to Ballarat is to bus which costs $1 - $17 and takes 1h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bendigo to Ballarat is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Bendigo and Ballarat?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl station and arriving at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St station. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Bendigo and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct train from Bendigo station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Bendigo Station and arriving at Ballarat Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.

How far is it from Bendigo to Ballarat?

The distance between Bendigo and Ballarat is 117 km. The road distance is 119 km.

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

The best way to get from Bendigo to Ballarat without a car is to bus which takes 1h 45m and costs $1 - $17.

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

The bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St takes 1h 45m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Bendigo to Ballarat bus from?

Bendigo to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl.

Where do I catch the Bendigo to Ballarat train from?

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

Train or bus from Bendigo to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Bendigo to Ballarat is to bus which takes 1h 45m and costs $1 - $17. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $17 - $25 and takes 3h 32m.

Where does the Bendigo to Ballarat bus arrive?

Bendigo to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.

Where does the Bendigo to Ballarat train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bendigo to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Bendigo to Ballarat is 119 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Bendigo to Ballarat.

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

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1. Take the bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
1h 45m
$1–17
Train
1. Take the train from Bendigo Station to Footscray Stationtrain Bendigo
2. Take the train from Footscray Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
3h 32m
$17–24
Drive 119 km
1. Drive from Bendigo to Ballaratcar 119 km
1h 32m
$22–31

Bendigo to Ballarat by bus

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Distance: 117.2 km
Duration: 1h 45m

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

V-Line Buses operates a bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St once daily. Tickets cost $1–17 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bendigo Station to Ballarat Station via Footscray Station in around 3h 32m.

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