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

The cheapest way to get from Doreen to Ballarat is to train which costs $19 - $24 and takes 3h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Doreen to Ballarat is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $24 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Doreen and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Doreen to Ballarat. However, there are services departing from Pinnacle Vews/Flaxen Hills Rd and arriving at Ballarat via Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd, South Morang Station/Civic Dr and Melbourne Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Doreen and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct train from Doreen station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Mernda Station and arriving at Ballarat Station via Flinders Street Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.

How far is it from Doreen to Ballarat?

The distance between Doreen and Ballarat is 150 km. The road distance is 137.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Doreen to Ballarat without a car is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs $19 - $24.

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

It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Doreen to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Doreen to Ballarat bus from?

Doreen to Ballarat bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from South Morang Station/Civic Dr.

Where do I catch the Doreen to Ballarat train from?

Doreen to Ballarat train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Mernda Station.

Train or bus from Doreen to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Doreen to Ballarat is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs $19 - $24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $64 and takes 4h 49m.

Where does the Doreen to Ballarat bus arrive?

Doreen to Ballarat bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd station.

Where does the Doreen to Ballarat train arrive?

Doreen to Ballarat train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.

Can I drive from Doreen to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Doreen to Ballarat is 137 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Doreen to Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

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Doreen to Ballarat - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 86 tram

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

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1. Take the train from Mernda Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Mernda
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
3h 7m
$20–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from South Morang Station/Civic Dr to Melbourne Airport/Grants Rdbus 901
2. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballaratbus
4h 49m
$64
Drive 137.1 km
1. Drive from Doreen to Ballaratcar 137.1 km
1h 41m
$25–35
Line 86 tram, train
1. Take the tram from Janefield Dr/Plenty Rd #70 to Spencer St/Bourke St #1tram 86
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
4h 29m
$20–24

Doreen to Ballarat by bus and train

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3h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 150.4 km
Duration: 3h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Pinnacle Vews/Flaxen Hills Rd to Ballarat Station via Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd, Mernda Station, Flinders Street Station, and Southern Cross Station in around 3h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pinnacle Vews/Flaxen Hills Rd to Ballarat via Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd, South Morang Station/Civic Dr, Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd, and Melbourne Airport in around 4h 49m.

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