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

The cheapest way to get from Carrum to Ballarat is to train which costs $13 - $18 and takes 2h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carrum to Ballarat is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct train between Carrum and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct train from Carrum station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Carrum Station and arriving at Ballarat Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from Carrum to Ballarat?

The distance between Carrum and Ballarat is 151 km. The road distance is 143.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Carrum to Ballarat without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs $13 - $18.

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

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Carrum to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carrum to Ballarat train from?

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

Where does the Carrum to Ballarat train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carrum to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Carrum to Ballarat is 143 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Carrum to Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

There are 206+ hotels available in Ballarat.

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

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

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Train
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1. Take the train from Carrum Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Frankston
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
2h 50m
$14–18
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mentone Station/Como Pde to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus 903
2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
6h 14m
$14–18
Drive 143.1 km
1. Drive from Carrum to Ballaratcar 143.1 km
1h 52m
$26–38

Carrum to Ballarat by train

209Weekly Trains

2h 50mAverage Duration

$14Cheapest Price

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Distance: 151 km
Duration: 2h 50m

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

You can take a train from Carrum Station to Ballarat Station via Southern Cross Station in around 2h 50m.

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