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

The cheapest way to get from Bright to Ballarat is to bus via Bendigo which costs $5 - $60 and takes 8h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bright to Ballarat is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs $65 - $100.

Is there a direct bus between Bright and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Bright to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Alpine Hotel/Anderson St and arriving at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Wangaratta Station/Norton St and Bendigo Station/Railway Pl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

How far is it from Bright to Ballarat?

The distance between Bright and Ballarat is 442 km. The road distance is 370.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Bright to Ballarat without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 54m and costs $30 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Bright to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bright to Ballarat bus from?

Bright to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Alpine Hotel/Anderson St station.

Where does the Bright to Ballarat bus arrive?

Bright to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Wangaratta Station/Norton St.

Can I drive from Bright to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Bright to Ballarat is 370 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Bright to Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

There are 205+ hotels available in Ballarat.

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

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Alpine Hotel/Anderson St to Wangaratta Station/Norton Stbus
2. Take the train from Wangaratta Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
6h 54m
$32–187
Bus via Bendigo
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Alpine Hotel/Anderson St to Wangaratta Station/Norton Stbus
2. Take the bus from Wangaratta Station/Norton St to Bendigo Station/Railway Plbus
3. Take the bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus
8h 15m
$5–56
Drive 370.2 km
1. Drive from Bright to Ballaratcar 370.2 km
4h 42m
$67–96
Bus
1. Take the bus from Alpine Hotel/Anderson St to Wangaratta Station/Norton Stbus
2. Take the bus from Wangaratta Station, Norton St to Broadmeadows Station, Railway Cresbus
3. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballaratbus
8h 44m
$78–102

Bright to Ballarat by bus and train

19Weekly Services

6h 54mAverage Duration

$32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 442 km
Duration: 6h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Alpine Hotel/Anderson St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Wangaratta Station/Norton St and Bendigo Station/Railway Pl in around 8h 15m.

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