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

The cheapest way to get from Echuca to Ballarat is to bus which costs $2 - $35 and takes 4h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Echuca to Ballarat is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Echuca and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Echuca station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Echuca Station/Sturt St and arriving at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Bendigo Station/Railway Pl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Echuca and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct train from Echuca station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Echuca Station and arriving at Ballarat Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

How far is it from Echuca to Ballarat?

The distance between Echuca and Ballarat is 208 km. The road distance is 207.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Echuca to Ballarat without a car is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs $2 - $35.

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Echuca to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Echuca to Ballarat bus from?

Echuca to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Echuca Station/Sturt St.

Where do I catch the Echuca to Ballarat train from?

Echuca to Ballarat train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Echuca Station.

Train or bus from Echuca to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Echuca to Ballarat is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs $2 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $18 - $26 and takes 4h 53m.

Where does the Echuca to Ballarat bus arrive?

Echuca to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Bendigo Station/Railway Pl.

Where does the Echuca to Ballarat train arrive?

Echuca to Ballarat train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Footscray Station.

Can I drive from Echuca to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Echuca to Ballarat is 207 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Echuca to Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

There are 206+ hotels available in Ballarat.

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

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

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1. Take the bus from Echuca Station/Sturt St to Bendigo Station/Railway Plbus Bendigo
2. Take the bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
4h 5m
$2–32
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Echuca Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain Bendigo
2. Take the bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
4h 24m
$10–27
Drive 207.4 km
1. Drive from Echuca to Ballaratcar 207.4 km
2h 41m
$38–54
Train
1. Take the train from Echuca Station to Footscray Stationtrain Bendigo
2. Take the train from Footscray Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
4h 53m
$18–25

Echuca to Ballarat by bus

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Distance: 208.5 km
Duration: 4h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Echuca Station/Sturt St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Bendigo Station/Railway Pl in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Echuca Station to Ballarat Station via Footscray Station in around 4h 53m.

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