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

The cheapest way to get from Elmore to Ballarat is to bus which costs $1 - $29 and takes 3h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elmore to Ballarat is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Elmore and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Elmore to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Cardwell St/Northern Hwy and arriving at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Bendigo Station/Railway Pl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Elmore and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct train from Elmore station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Elmore Station and arriving at Ballarat Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

How far is it from Elmore to Ballarat?

The distance between Elmore and Ballarat is 162 km. The road distance is 163 km.

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

The best way to get from Elmore to Ballarat without a car is to bus which takes 3h 20m and costs $1 - $29.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Elmore to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elmore to Ballarat bus from?

Elmore to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Cardwell St/Northern Hwy station.

Where do I catch the Elmore to Ballarat train from?

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

Train or bus from Elmore to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Elmore to Ballarat is to bus which takes 3h 20m and costs $1 - $29. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $17 - $25 and takes 4h 21m.

Where does the Elmore to Ballarat bus arrive?

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

Where does the Elmore to Ballarat train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Elmore to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Elmore to Ballarat is 163 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Elmore to Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

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

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

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1. Take the bus from Cardwell St/Northern Hwy to Bendigo Station/Railway Plbus Bendigo / ...
2. Take the bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
3h 20m
$2–29
Train
1. Take the train from Elmore Station to Footscray Stationtrain Bendigo
2. Take the train from Footscray Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
4h 21m
$18–25
Drive 163 km
1. Drive from Elmore to Ballaratcar 163 km
2h 9m
$30–43
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Elmore Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain Bendigo
2. Take the bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
3h 52m
$9–26

Elmore to Ballarat by bus

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Distance: 162.2 km
Duration: 3h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Cardwell St/Northern Hwy to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Bendigo Station/Railway Pl in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Elmore Station to Ballarat Station via Footscray Station in around 4h 21m.

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