There are 3 ways to get from Caulfield (Station) to Ballarat by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Caulfield Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Frankston
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
2h 12m$14–18Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach / ...
3h 6m$12–28Drive 120.7 km
- Drive from Caulfield (Station) to Ballaratcar 120.7 km
1h 30m$22–32
Caulfield (Station) to Ballarat by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Caulfield (Station) to Ballarat is to train which costs $13 - $18 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Caulfield (Station) to Ballarat is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Caulfield (Station) to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Bourke St/Queen St and arriving at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Caulfield (Station) station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Caulfield Station and arriving at Ballarat Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
The distance between Caulfield (Station) and Ballarat is 126 km. The road distance is 120.7 km.
The best way to get from Caulfield (Station) to Ballarat without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs $13 - $18.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Caulfield (Station) to Ballarat, including transfers.
Caulfield (Station) to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Caulfield (Station) to Ballarat train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Caulfield Station.
The best way to get from Caulfield (Station) to Ballarat is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs $13 - $18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $12 - $28 and takes 3h 6m.
What companies run services between Caulfield (Station), VIC, Australia and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Caulfield Station to Ballarat Station via Southern Cross Station in around 2h 12m. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St once daily. Tickets cost $1–16 and the journey takes 1h 30m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Caulfield Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–16
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
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More Questions & Answers
Caulfield (Station) to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.
Caulfield (Station) to Ballarat train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Caulfield (Station) to Ballarat is 121 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Caulfield (Station) to Ballarat.
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