What is the cheapest way to get from Flinders Street Station to Ballan?

The cheapest way to get from Flinders Street Station to Ballan is to train which costs $13 - $18 and takes 1h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Flinders Street Station to Ballan?

The fastest way to get from Flinders Street Station to Ballan is to drive which takes 57 min and costs $13 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Flinders Street Station and Ballan?

No, there is no direct bus from Flinders Street Station to Ballan. However, there are services departing from Skybus Coach Terminal and arriving at Ballan via Melbourne Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Flinders Street Station and Ballan?

No, there is no direct train from Flinders Street Station station to Ballan station. However, there are services departing from Flinders Street Station and arriving at Ballan Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.

How far is it from Flinders Street Station to Ballan?

The distance between Flinders Street Station and Ballan is 80 km. The road distance is 75.3 km.

How do I travel from Flinders Street Station to Ballan without a car?

The best way to get from Flinders Street Station to Ballan without a car is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs $13 - $18.

How long does it take to get from Flinders Street Station to Ballan?

It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Flinders Street Station to Ballan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Flinders Street Station to Ballan bus from?

Flinders Street Station to Ballan bus services, operated by SkyBus, depart from Skybus Coach Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Flinders Street Station to Ballan train from?

Flinders Street Station to Ballan train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Southern Cross Station.

Train or bus from Flinders Street Station to Ballan?

The best way to get from Flinders Street Station to Ballan is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs $13 - $18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $73 and takes 2h 56m.

Where does the Flinders Street Station to Ballan bus arrive?

Flinders Street Station to Ballan bus services, operated by SkyBus, arrive at Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr station.

Where does the Flinders Street Station to Ballan train arrive?

Flinders Street Station to Ballan train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Ballan Station.

Can I drive from Flinders Street Station to Ballan?

Yes, the driving distance between Flinders Street Station to Ballan is 75 km. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Flinders Street Station to Ballan.

Where can I stay near Ballan?

There are 32+ hotels available in Ballan.

Flinders Street Station to Ballan - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Flinders Street Station to Ballan by train, bus, car, or taxi

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1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballan Stationtrain Ballarat
1h 31m
$14–18
Bus
1. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Drbus City - Melbourne Airport
2. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballanbus
2h 56m
$73
Drive 75.3 km
1. Drive from Flinders Street Station to Ballancar 75.3 km
57 min
$14–20
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Flinders Street Station to Ballantaxi 75.3 km
57 min
$170–210

Flinders Street Station to Ballan by train

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Distance: 80.3 km
Duration: 1h 31m

What companies run services between Flinders Street Station, VIC, Australia and Ballan, VIC, Australia?

V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Ballan Station hourly. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Flinders Street Station to Ballan via Skybus Coach Terminal and Melbourne Airport in around 2h 56m.

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