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

The cheapest way to get from Eltham to Ballarat is to bus and train which costs $13 - $18 and takes 4h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Eltham to Ballarat is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Eltham and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Eltham to Ballarat. However, there are services departing from Antoinette Bvd/Main 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 Eltham and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct train from Eltham station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Rosanna Station and arriving at Ballarat Station via Flinders Street Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from Eltham to Ballarat?

The distance between Eltham and Ballarat is 137 km. The road distance is 128.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Eltham to Ballarat without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs $19 - $24.

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

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Eltham to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Eltham to Ballarat bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Eltham to Ballarat train from?

Eltham to Ballarat train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Rosanna Station.

Train or bus from Eltham to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Eltham to Ballarat is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs $19 - $24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $86 and takes 4h 22m.

Where does the Eltham to Ballarat bus arrive?

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

Where does the Eltham to Ballarat train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Eltham to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Eltham to Ballarat is 128 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Eltham to Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rosanna Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Hurstbridge
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
2h 50m
$20–24
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus 903
2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
4h 9m
$14–18
Drive 128.4 km
1. Drive from Eltham to Ballaratcar 128.4 km
1h 39m
$23–34
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

Eltham to Ballarat by bus and train

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Distance: 137.3 km
Duration: 2h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Antoinette Bvd/Main Rd to Ballarat Station via Rosanna Station/Turnham Ave, Rosanna Station, Flinders Street Station, and Southern Cross Station in around 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Antoinette Bvd/Main Rd to Ballarat via Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd and Melbourne Airport in around 4h 22m.

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