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

The cheapest way to get from Churchill to Ballarat is to train which costs $22 - $35 and takes 4h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Churchill to Ballarat is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Churchill and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Churchill to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Federation University/Northways Rd and arriving at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Morwell Station/Princes Dr and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Churchill and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct train from Churchill station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Morwell Station and arriving at Ballarat Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from Churchill to Ballarat?

The distance between Churchill and Ballarat is 271 km. The road distance is 270.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Churchill to Ballarat without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs $22 - $35.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Churchill to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Churchill to Ballarat bus from?

Churchill to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Morwell Station/Princes Dr.

Where do I catch the Churchill to Ballarat train from?

Churchill to Ballarat train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Morwell Station.

Train or bus from Churchill to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Churchill to Ballarat is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs $22 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8 - $45 and takes 6h 1m.

Where does the Churchill to Ballarat bus arrive?

Churchill to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Where does the Churchill to Ballarat train arrive?

Churchill to Ballarat train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Churchill to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Churchill to Ballarat is 271 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Churchill to Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Morwell Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Traralgon
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
4h 49m
$23–31
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Morwell Station/Princes Dr to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus Traralgon
2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach / ...
6h 1m
$9–41
Drive 270.8 km
1. Drive from Churchill to Ballaratcar 270.8 km
3h 8m
$49–70

Churchill to Ballarat by bus and train

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4h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 271.5 km
Duration: 4h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Federation University/Northways Rd to Ballarat Station via Morwell Bus Interchange/Commercial Rd, Morwell Station, and Southern Cross Station in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Federation University/Northways Rd to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Morwell Bus Interchange/Commercial Rd, Morwell Station/Princes Dr, and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 6h 1m.

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