There are 2 ways to get from Dromana to Ballarat by bus, train, or car
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Line 788 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Heales St/Point Nepean Rd to Frankstonbus 788 / ...
- Take the train from Frankston Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
3h 58m$20–24Drive 182.8 km
- Drive from Dromana to Ballaratcar 182.8 km
2h 17m$33–48
Dromana to Ballarat by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dromana to Ballarat is to line 788 bus and train which costs $19 - $24 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Dromana to Ballarat is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs $30 - $50.
The distance between Dromana and Ballarat is 191 km. The road distance is 182.8 km.
The best way to get from Dromana to Ballarat without a car is to line 788 bus and train which takes 3h 58m and costs $19 - $24.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Dromana to Ballarat, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Dromana to Ballarat is 183 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Dromana to Ballarat.
There are 206+ hotels available in Ballarat.
What companies run services between Dromana, VIC, Australia and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Dromana to Ballarat. However, you can take the line 788 bus to Frankston, walk to Frankston Station, take the train to Southern Cross Station, then take the train to Ballarat Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Dromana to Ballarat in around 2h 17m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Frankston Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- 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 Heales St/Point Nepean Rd to Frankston
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
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