What is the cheapest way to get from Bolte Bridge to Ballarat?

The cheapest way to get from Bolte Bridge to Ballarat is to bus which costs $1 - $16 and takes 2h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bolte Bridge to Ballarat?

The fastest way to get from Bolte Bridge to Ballarat is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs $20 - $29.

Is there a direct bus between Bolte Bridge and Ballarat?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Bolte Bridge and Ballarat?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Southern Cross Station station and arriving at Ballarat Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 25m.

How far is it from Bolte Bridge to Ballarat?

The distance between Bolte Bridge and Ballarat is 116 km. The road distance is 112.7 km.

How do I travel from Bolte Bridge to Ballarat without a car?

The best way to get from Bolte Bridge to Ballarat without a car is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs $8 - $12.

How long does it take to get from Bolte Bridge to Ballarat?

The train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Station takes 1h 25m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Bolte Bridge to Ballarat bus from?

Bolte Bridge to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Where do I catch the Bolte Bridge to Ballarat train from?

Bolte Bridge to Ballarat train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Southern Cross Station.

Train or bus from Bolte Bridge to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Bolte Bridge to Ballarat is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs $8 - $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $16 and takes 2h 6m.

Where does the Bolte Bridge to Ballarat bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bolte Bridge to Ballarat train arrive?

Bolte Bridge to Ballarat train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Ballarat Station.

Can I drive from Bolte Bridge to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolte Bridge to Ballarat is 113 km. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Bolte Bridge to Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

There are 208+ hotels available in Ballarat.

Bolte Bridge to Ballarat - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
1h 58m
$8–12
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach / ...
2h 6m
$1–16
Drive 112.7 km
1. Drive from Bolte Bridge to Ballaratcar 112.7 km
1h 17m
$20–29
Train via Ingles St/Lorimer St
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
2h 2m
$14–18

Bolte Bridge to Ballarat by foot, bus, and train

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Distance: 116 km
Duration: 1h 58m

What companies run services between Bolte Bridge, VIC, Australia and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?

V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Station hourly. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St once daily. Tickets cost $1–16 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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