There are 3 ways to get from Craigieburn to Ballarat by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Craigieburn Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Craigieburn
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
2h 28m$14–18Line 901 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Roxburgh Park Station/Thomas Brunton Pde to Melbourne Airport/Grants Rdbus 901
- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballaratbus
3h 37m$64Drive 119.9 km
- Drive from Craigieburn to Ballaratcar 119.9 km
1h 26m$22–31
Craigieburn to Ballarat by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Craigieburn to Ballarat is to train which costs $13 - $18 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Craigieburn to Ballarat is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Craigieburn station to Ballarat. However, there are services departing from Roxburgh Park Station/Thomas Brunton Pde and arriving at Ballarat via Melbourne Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Craigieburn station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Craigieburn Station and arriving at Ballarat Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
The distance between Craigieburn and Ballarat is 139 km. The road distance is 119.9 km.
The best way to get from Craigieburn to Ballarat without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs $13 - $18.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Craigieburn to Ballarat, including transfers.
Craigieburn to Ballarat bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Roxburgh Park Station/Thomas Brunton Pde.
Craigieburn to Ballarat train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Craigieburn Station.
The best way to get from Craigieburn to Ballarat is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs $13 - $18. Alternatively, you can line 901 bus and bus, which costs $64 and takes 3h 37m.
What companies run services between Craigieburn, VIC, Australia and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Craigieburn Station to Ballarat Station via Southern Cross Station in around 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Craigieburn Station to Ballarat via Roxburgh Park Station, Roxburgh Park Station/Thomas Brunton Pde, Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd, and Melbourne Airport in around 3h 37m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Craigieburn Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Roxburgh Park Station/Thomas Brunton Pde to Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- 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
Craigieburn to Ballarat bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd station.
Craigieburn to Ballarat train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Craigieburn to Ballarat is 120 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Craigieburn to Ballarat.
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