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

The cheapest way to get from Broadford to Ballarat is to train which costs $16 - $24 and takes 2h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Broadford to Ballarat is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Broadford and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Broadford station to Ballarat. However, there are services departing from Broadford Station/High St and arriving at Ballarat via Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd and Melbourne Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Broadford and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct train from Broadford station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Broadford Station and arriving at Ballarat Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

How far is it from Broadford to Ballarat?

The distance between Broadford and Ballarat is 188 km. The road distance is 144.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Broadford to Ballarat without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs $16 - $24.

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

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Broadford to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Broadford to Ballarat bus from?

Broadford to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Broadford Station/High St.

Where do I catch the Broadford to Ballarat train from?

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

Train or bus from Broadford to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Broadford to Ballarat is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs $16 - $24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $75 and takes 4h 7m.

Where does the Broadford to Ballarat bus arrive?

Broadford to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd.

Where does the Broadford to Ballarat train arrive?

Broadford to Ballarat train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Broadford to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Broadford to Ballarat is 144 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Broadford to Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

There are 206+ hotels available in Ballarat.

Broadford to Ballarat - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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1. Take the train from Broadford Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Seymour
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
2h 57m
$16–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from Broadford Station/High St to Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rdbus Seymour
2. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballaratbus
4h 7m
$59–72
Drive 144.2 km
1. Drive from Broadford to Ballaratcar 144.2 km
2h 3m
$26–38

Broadford to Ballarat by train

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2h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 188.4 km
Duration: 2h 57m

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

You can take a train from Broadford Station to Ballarat Station via Southern Cross Station in around 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broadford Station/High St to Ballarat via Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd, Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd, and Melbourne Airport in around 4h 7m.

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