There are 3 ways to get from Gippsland to Ballarat by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Traralgon Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Traralgon
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
4h 33m$90–111Drive 293.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Gippsland to Ballaratcar 293.3 km
3h 26m$53–76Bus
- Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus Traralgon
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach / ...
5h 12m$73–119
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gippsland to Ballarat is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Gippsland to Ballarat is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Gippsland station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Traralgon Station/Princes St and arriving at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Gippsland station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Traralgon Station and arriving at Ballarat Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
The distance between Gippsland and Ballarat is 300 km. The road distance is 293.3 km.
The best way to get from Gippsland to Ballarat without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs $90 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Gippsland to Ballarat, including transfers.
Gippsland to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Traralgon Station/Princes St.
Gippsland to Ballarat train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Traralgon Station.
The best way to get from Gippsland to Ballarat is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs $90 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 5h 12m.
What companies run services between Gippsland, VIC, Australia and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?
You can take a vehicle from Gippsland to Ballarat Station via Traralgon Station and Southern Cross Station in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Gippsland to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Traralgon Station/Princes St and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 5h 12m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Traralgon Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $9–13
Train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $2–20
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–16
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
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More Questions & Answers
Gippsland to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Gippsland to Ballarat train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gippsland to Ballarat is 293 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Gippsland to Ballarat.
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