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

The cheapest way to get from Cowes to Ballarat is to bus which costs $3 - $45 and takes 6h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cowes to Ballarat is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Cowes and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Cowes to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Cowes Transit Centre and arriving at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rd and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.

How far is it from Cowes to Ballarat?

The distance between Cowes and Ballarat is 257 km. The road distance is 249.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cowes to Ballarat without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 57m and costs $21 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Cowes to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cowes to Ballarat bus from?

Cowes to Ballarat bus services, operated by V/Line, depart from Cowes Transit Centre station.

Where does the Cowes to Ballarat bus arrive?

Cowes to Ballarat bus services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Koo Wee Rup Station.

Can I drive from Cowes to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Cowes to Ballarat is 249 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Cowes to Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

There are 203+ hotels available in Ballarat.

Cowes to Ballarat - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, shuttle, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Cowes to Ballarat by bus, train, car, shuttle, or taxi

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Cowes Transit Centre/Church St to Station St/High Stbus
2. Take the train from Cranbourne Station to Town Hall Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
4h 57m
$21–39
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cowes Transit Centre to Koo Wee Rup Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rd to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
3. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus
6h 7m
$3–44
Drive 249.1 km
1. Drive from Cowes to Ballaratcar 249.1 km
3h 4m
$45–65
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Phillip Island to Melbourne Airportshuttle
2. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballaratbus
5h 30m
$107–117
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Cowes to Stony Point Stationtaxi
2. Take the train from Frankston Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
5h 10m
$200–238

Cowes to Ballarat by bus, train, and tram

24Weekly Services

4h 57mAverage Duration

$21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 257.4 km
Duration: 4h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Cowes Transit Centre to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rd and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 6h 7m.

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