What is the cheapest way to get from Box Hill to Ballarat?

The cheapest way to get from Box Hill to Ballarat is to train which costs $13 - $18 and takes 2h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Box Hill to Ballarat?

The fastest way to get from Box Hill to Ballarat is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Box Hill and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Box Hill station to Ballarat. However, there are services departing from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St and arriving at Ballarat via Melbourne Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Box Hill and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct train from Box Hill station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Box Hill Station and arriving at Ballarat Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.

How far is it from Box Hill to Ballarat?

The distance between Box Hill and Ballarat is 131 km. The road distance is 124.3 km.

How do I travel from Box Hill to Ballarat without a car?

The best way to get from Box Hill to Ballarat without a car is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs $13 - $18.

How long does it take to get from Box Hill to Ballarat?

It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Box Hill to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Box Hill to Ballarat bus from?

Box Hill to Ballarat bus services, operated by SkyBus, depart from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St.

Where do I catch the Box Hill to Ballarat train from?

Box Hill to Ballarat train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Box Hill Station.

Train or bus from Box Hill to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Box Hill to Ballarat is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs $13 - $18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 and takes 3h 43m.

Where does the Box Hill to Ballarat bus arrive?

Box Hill to Ballarat bus services, operated by SkyBus, arrive at Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr station.

Where does the Box Hill to Ballarat train arrive?

Box Hill to Ballarat train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Box Hill to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Box Hill to Ballarat is 124 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Box Hill to Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

There are 203+ hotels available in Ballarat.

Box Hill to Ballarat - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Box Hill Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Lilydale / ...
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
2h 19m
$14–18
Bus
1. Take the bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Drbus Box Hill - Melbourne Airport
2. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballaratbus
3h 43m
$80
Drive 124.3 km
1. Drive from Box Hill to Ballaratcar 124.3 km
1h 36m
$23–32
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Harrow St/Station St to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus 903
2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
3h 58m
$14–18

Box Hill to Ballarat by train

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Distance: 130.8 km
Duration: 2h 19m

What companies run services between Box Hill, VIC, Australia and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Box Hill Station to Ballarat Station via Southern Cross Station in around 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Ballarat via Melbourne Airport in around 3h 43m.

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