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

The cheapest way to get from Donald to Ballarat is to bus which costs $2 - $21 and takes 2h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Donald to Ballarat is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Donald and Ballarat?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy and arriving at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 28m.

How far is it from Donald to Ballarat?

The distance between Donald and Ballarat is 181 km. The road distance is 170.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Donald to Ballarat without a car is to bus which takes 2h 28m and costs $2 - $21.

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

The bus from Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St takes 2h 28m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Donald to Ballarat bus from?

Donald to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy station.

Where does the Donald to Ballarat bus arrive?

Donald to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.

Can I drive from Donald to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Donald to Ballarat is 171 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Donald to Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

There are 205+ hotels available in Ballarat.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
2h 28m
$2–21
Drive 170.5 km
1. Drive from Donald to Ballaratcar 170.5 km
2h 11m
$31–44
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy to Maryborough Station/Station Stbus Coach
2. Take the train from Maryborough Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
3h 30m
$10–28

Donald to Ballarat by bus

11Weekly Buses

2h 28mAverage Duration

$2Cheapest Price

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Distance: 181.3 km
Duration: 2h 28m

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

V-Line Buses operates a bus from Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St twice daily. Tickets cost $2–21 and the journey takes 2h 28m.

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