What is the cheapest way to get from Geelong (Station) to Ballarat?

The cheapest way to get from Geelong (Station) to Ballarat is to bus which costs $1 - $15 and takes 1h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Geelong (Station) to Ballarat?

The fastest way to get from Geelong (Station) to Ballarat is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Geelong (Station) and Ballarat?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Geelong Station/Railway Tce station and arriving at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Geelong (Station) and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct train from Geelong (Station) station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Geelong Station and arriving at Ballarat Station via Deer Park Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

How far is it from Geelong (Station) to Ballarat?

The distance between Geelong (Station) and Ballarat is 90 km. The road distance is 86 km.

How do I travel from Geelong (Station) to Ballarat without a car?

The best way to get from Geelong (Station) to Ballarat without a car is to bus which takes 1h 40m and costs $1 - $15.

How long does it take to get from Geelong (Station) to Ballarat?

The bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St takes 1h 30m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Geelong (Station) to Ballarat bus from?

Geelong (Station) to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Geelong Station/Railway Tce.

Where do I catch the Geelong (Station) to Ballarat train from?

Geelong (Station) to Ballarat train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Geelong Station.

Train or bus from Geelong (Station) to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Geelong (Station) to Ballarat is to bus which takes 1h 40m and costs $1 - $15. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $16 - $24 and takes 2h 20m.

Where does the Geelong (Station) to Ballarat bus arrive?

Geelong (Station) to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.

Where does the Geelong (Station) to Ballarat train arrive?

Geelong (Station) to Ballarat train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Deer Park Station.

Can I drive from Geelong (Station) to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Geelong (Station) to Ballarat is 86 km. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Geelong (Station) to Ballarat.

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Geelong (Station) to Ballarat - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Geelong (Station) to Ballarat by bus, train, car, or taxi

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1. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
1h 40m
$1–15
Train
1. Take the train from Geelong Station to Deer Park Stationtrain Geelong
2. Take the train from Deer Park Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
2h 20m
$16–23
Drive 86 km
1. Drive from Geelong (Station) to Ballaratcar 86 km
1h 8m
$16–23
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Geelong (Station) to Ballarattaxi 86 km
1h 8m
$190–240

Geelong (Station) to Ballarat by foot and bus

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Distance: 89.9 km
Duration: 1h 40m

What companies run services between Geelong (Station), VIC, Australia and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?

V-Line Buses operates a bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St 3 times a day. Tickets cost $1–15 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Geelong (Station) to Ballarat Station via Geelong Station and Deer Park Station in around 2h 20m.

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