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

The cheapest way to get from Charlton to Ballarat is to bus which costs $2 - $35 and takes 4h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Charlton to Ballarat is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Charlton and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Charlton to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Travellers Rest/John Curtin Dr and arriving at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Bendigo Station/Railway Pl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

How far is it from Charlton to Ballarat?

The distance between Charlton and Ballarat is 223 km. The road distance is 174.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Charlton to Ballarat without a car is to bus which takes 4h 17m and costs $2 - $35.

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Charlton to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charlton to Ballarat bus from?

Charlton to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Travellers Rest/John Curtin Dr station.

Where does the Charlton to Ballarat bus arrive?

Charlton to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Bendigo Station/Railway Pl.

Can I drive from Charlton to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Charlton to Ballarat is 174 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Charlton to Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

There are 203+ hotels available in Ballarat.

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

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

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1. Take the bus from Travellers Rest/John Curtin Dr to Bendigo Station/Railway Plbus Coach
2. Take the bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
4h 17m
$2–33
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Travellers Rest/John Curtin Dr to Bendigo Station/Railway Plbus
2. Take the train from Bendigo Station to Footscray Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Footscray Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
5h 40m
$18–41
Drive 174.3 km
1. Drive from Charlton to Ballaratcar 174.3 km
2h 13m
$32–45

Charlton to Ballarat by bus

7Weekly Buses

4h 17mAverage Duration

$2Cheapest Price

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Distance: 223.4 km
Duration: 4h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Travellers Rest/John Curtin Dr to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Bendigo Station/Railway Pl in around 4h 17m.

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