There are 3 ways to get from Chelsea to Ballarat by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Chelsea Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Frankston
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
2h 46m$14–18Bus
- Take the bus from Chelsea to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Drbus Frankston - Melbourne Airport
- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballaratbus
4h 8m$80Drive 140.2 km
- Drive from Chelsea to Ballaratcar 140.2 km
1h 49m$25–37
Chelsea to Ballarat by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chelsea to Ballarat is to train which costs $13 - $18 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Chelsea to Ballarat is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Chelsea to Ballarat. However, there are services departing from Chelsea and arriving at Ballarat via Melbourne Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Chelsea station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Chelsea Station and arriving at Ballarat Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
The distance between Chelsea and Ballarat is 148 km. The road distance is 140.2 km.
The best way to get from Chelsea to Ballarat without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs $13 - $18.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Chelsea to Ballarat, including transfers.
Chelsea to Ballarat bus services, operated by SkyBus, depart from Chelsea station.
Chelsea to Ballarat train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Chelsea Station.
The best way to get from Chelsea to Ballarat is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs $13 - $18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 and takes 4h 8m.
What companies run services between Chelsea, VIC, Australia and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Chelsea Station to Ballarat Station via Southern Cross Station in around 2h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chelsea to Ballarat via Melbourne Airport in around 4h 8m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Chelsea Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 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
- 1300 759 287
- [email protected]
- Website
- skybus.com.au
Bus from Chelsea to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28
- Website
- https://www.skybus.com.au
- Schedules at
- https://www.skybus.com.au/timetables/
- Book at
- https://www.skybus.com.au/buy-tickets/
- Phone
- 03 5333 4181
- [email protected]
- Website
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
Bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballarat
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $52
- Schedules at
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
- Book at
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Chelsea to Ballarat bus services, operated by SkyBus, arrive at Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr station.
Chelsea to Ballarat train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chelsea to Ballarat is 140 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Chelsea to Ballarat.
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