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

The cheapest way to get from Donvale to Ballarat is to train which costs $19 - $24 and takes 2h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Donvale to Ballarat is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Donvale and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Donvale to Ballarat. However, there are services departing from Donvale Reserve/Mitcham Rd and arriving at Ballarat via Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd and Melbourne Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Donvale and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct train from Donvale station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Blackburn Station and arriving at Ballarat Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

How far is it from Donvale to Ballarat?

The distance between Donvale and Ballarat is 141 km. The road distance is 131.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Donvale to Ballarat without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs $19 - $24.

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

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Donvale to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Donvale to Ballarat bus from?

Donvale to Ballarat bus services, operated by SkyBus, depart from Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd station.

Where do I catch the Donvale to Ballarat train from?

Donvale to Ballarat train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Blackburn Station.

Train or bus from Donvale to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Donvale to Ballarat is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs $19 - $24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $86 and takes 4h 22m.

Where does the Donvale to Ballarat bus arrive?

Donvale to Ballarat bus services, operated by SkyBus, arrive at Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr station.

Where does the Donvale to Ballarat train arrive?

Donvale to Ballarat train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Donvale to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Donvale to Ballarat is 131 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Donvale to Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

There are 206+ hotels available in Ballarat.

Donvale to Ballarat - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Donvale to Ballarat by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Blackburn Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Lilydale / ...
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
2h 57m
$20–24
Bus via Footscray Station/Irving St
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Ballarat
4h 58m
$13–29
Bus
1. Take the bus from Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Drbus Box Hill - Melbourne Airport
2. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballaratbus
4h 22m
$86
Drive 131.2 km
1. Drive from Donvale to Ballaratcar 131.2 km
1h 40m
$24–35

Donvale to Ballarat by bus and train

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Distance: 141.4 km
Duration: 2h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Whitefriars College/Park Rd to Ballarat Station via Blackburn Station/Railway Rd, Blackburn Station, and Southern Cross Station in around 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Donvale Reserve/Mitcham Rd to Ballarat via Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd and Melbourne Airport in around 4h 22m.

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