What is the cheapest way to get from Caroline Springs to Ballan?

The cheapest way to get from Caroline Springs to Ballan is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 36 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Caroline Springs to Ballan?

The fastest way to get from Caroline Springs to Ballan is to drive which takes 36 min and costs $9 - $14.

Is there a direct bus between Caroline Springs and Ballan?

No, there is no direct bus from Caroline Springs to Ballan. However, there are services departing from Brookside Recreation Reserve/Rockbank Middle Rd and arriving at Ballan via Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St and Melton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Caroline Springs and Ballan?

No, there is no direct train from Caroline Springs station to Ballan station. However, there are services departing from Caroline Springs Station and arriving at Ballan Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.

How far is it from Caroline Springs to Ballan?

The distance between Caroline Springs and Ballan is 61 km. The road distance is 53.7 km.

How do I travel from Caroline Springs to Ballan without a car?

The best way to get from Caroline Springs to Ballan without a car is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs $13 - $18.

How long does it take to get from Caroline Springs to Ballan?

It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Caroline Springs to Ballan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caroline Springs to Ballan bus from?

Caroline Springs to Ballan bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Brookside Recreation Reserve/Rockbank Middle Rd station.

Where do I catch the Caroline Springs to Ballan train from?

Caroline Springs to Ballan train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Caroline Springs Station.

Train or bus from Caroline Springs to Ballan?

The best way to get from Caroline Springs to Ballan is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs $13 - $18. Alternatively, you can line 456 bus and line 458 bus and bus, which costs and takes 2h 29m.

Where does the Caroline Springs to Ballan bus arrive?

Caroline Springs to Ballan bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St station.

Where does the Caroline Springs to Ballan train arrive?

Caroline Springs to Ballan train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Ballan Station.

Can I drive from Caroline Springs to Ballan?

Yes, the driving distance between Caroline Springs to Ballan is 54 km. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Caroline Springs to Ballan.

Where can I stay near Ballan?

There are 31+ hotels available in Ballan.

Caroline Springs to Ballan - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 456 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Caroline Springs to Ballan by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Caroline Springs Station to Ballan Stationtrain Ballarat
1h 16m
$14–18
Drive 53.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Caroline Springs to Ballancar 53.7 km
36 min
$10–14
Line 456 bus, line 458 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Brookside Recreation Reserve/Rockbank Middle Rd to Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston Stbus 456
2. Take the bus from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St to Melton Station/Brooklyn Rdbus 458 / ...
3. Take the bus from Melton to Ballanbus
2h 29m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Caroline Springs to Ballantaxi 53.7 km
36 min
$120–160

Caroline Springs to Ballan by bus and train

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1h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 61.1 km
Duration: 1h 16m

What companies run services between Caroline Springs, VIC, Australia and Ballan, VIC, Australia?

V/Line operates a train from Caroline Springs Station to Ballan Station hourly. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 40 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brookside Recreation Reserve/Rockbank Middle Rd to Ballan via Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St, Melton Station/Brooklyn Rd, and Melton in around 2h 29m.

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