What is the cheapest way to get from Dandenong Ranges National Park to Ballarat?

The cheapest way to get from Dandenong Ranges National Park to Ballarat is to bus and train which costs $13 - $18 and takes 5h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dandenong Ranges National Park to Ballarat?

The fastest way to get from Dandenong Ranges National Park to Ballarat is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs $27 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Dandenong Ranges National Park and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Dandenong Ranges National Park to Ballarat. However, there are services departing from Claremont Ave/Mountain Hwy and arriving at Ballarat via Knox City Shopping Centre, Box Hill Bus Station/Station St and Melbourne Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Dandenong Ranges National Park and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct train from Dandenong Ranges National Park station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Bayswater Station and arriving at Ballarat Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

How far is it from Dandenong Ranges National Park to Ballarat?

The distance between Dandenong Ranges National Park and Ballarat is 153 km. The road distance is 150.9 km.

How long does it take to get from Dandenong Ranges National Park to Ballarat?

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Dandenong Ranges National Park to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dandenong Ranges National Park to Ballarat bus from?

Dandenong Ranges National Park to Ballarat bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Claremont Ave/Mountain Hwy station.

Where do I catch the Dandenong Ranges National Park to Ballarat train from?

Dandenong Ranges National Park to Ballarat train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Bayswater Station.

Train or bus from Dandenong Ranges National Park to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Dandenong Ranges National Park to Ballarat is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs $19 - $24. Alternatively, you can line 755 bus and bus, which costs $86 and takes 6h 1m.

Where does the Dandenong Ranges National Park to Ballarat bus arrive?

Dandenong Ranges National Park to Ballarat bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Knox City Shopping Centre station.

Where does the Dandenong Ranges National Park to Ballarat train arrive?

Dandenong Ranges National Park to Ballarat train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Dandenong Ranges National Park to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Dandenong Ranges National Park to Ballarat is 151 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Dandenong Ranges National Park to Ballarat.

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Dandenong Ranges National Park to Ballarat - 4 ways to travel via train

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There are 4 ways to get from Dandenong Ranges National Park to Ballarat by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bayswater Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Belgrave
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
3h 27m
$20–24
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus 903
2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
5h 55m
$14–18
Drive 150.9 km
1. Drive from Dandenong Ranges National Park to Ballaratcar 150.9 km
1h 58m
$27–40
Line 755 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Claremont Ave/Mountain Hwy to Knox City Shopping Centrebus 755
2. Take the bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Drbus
3. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballaratbus
6h 1m
$86

Dandenong Ranges National Park to Ballarat by foot, bus, and train

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Distance: 152.5 km
Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Dandenong Ranges National Park, VIC, Australia and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Claremont Ave/Mountain Hwy to Ballarat Station via Claremont Ave/Mountain Hwy, Bayswater Station/Station St, Bayswater Station, and Southern Cross Station in around 3h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Claremont Ave/Mountain Hwy to Ballarat via Claremont Ave/Mountain Hwy, Knox City Shopping Centre, Box Hill Bus Station/Station St, and Melbourne Airport in around 6h 1m.

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