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How to get fromFerry Terminal/Esplanade to Ballaratby car ferry, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ferry Terminal/Esplanade to Ballarat by car ferry, train, bus, or car

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  1. Car ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the car ferry from Sorrento to Queenscliffcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Marshall Station to Deer Park Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Deer Park Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    3h 54m
    $32–53

  2. Car ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Sorrento to Queenscliffcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Queenscliff Marina/Wharf St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus bus 56
    3. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus bus
    5h 23m
    $17–41

  3. Drive 204 km

    1. Drive from Ferry Terminal/Esplanade to Ballaratcar car 204 km
    2h 38m
    $37–53

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ocean Beach Rd/Kerferd Ave to Frankstonbus bus 788
    2. Take the train from Frankston Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    4h 49m
    $20–24

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ocean Beach Rd/Kerferd Ave to Frankstonbus bus 788
    2. Take the bus from Frankston to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Drbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballaratbus bus
    7h 6m
    $86

Ferry Terminal/Esplanade to Ballarat by foot, car ferry, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration5h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 211.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Ferry Terminal/Esplanade, VIC, Australia and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Ferry Terminal/Esplanade to Ballarat via Ocean Beach Rd/Kerferd Ave, Frankston, and Melbourne Airport in around 7h 6m.

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