What is the cheapest way to get from Great Western to Ballarat?

The cheapest way to get from Great Western to Ballarat is to bus which costs $1 - $17 and takes 1h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Great Western to Ballarat?

The fastest way to get from Great Western to Ballarat is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs $19 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Great Western and Ballarat?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cubitt St/Western Hwy and arriving at Ballarat Base Hospital/Sturt St. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 36m.

How far is it from Great Western to Ballarat?

The distance between Great Western and Ballarat is 112 km. The road distance is 108.2 km.

How do I travel from Great Western to Ballarat without a car?

The best way to get from Great Western to Ballarat without a car is to bus which takes 1h 36m and costs $1 - $17.

How long does it take to get from Great Western to Ballarat?

The bus from Cubitt St/Western Hwy to Ballarat Base Hospital/Sturt St takes 1h 36m including transfers and departs six times a week.

Where do I catch the Great Western to Ballarat bus from?

Great Western to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Cubitt St/Western Hwy station.

Where does the Great Western to Ballarat bus arrive?

Great Western to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Base Hospital/Sturt St station.

Can I drive from Great Western to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Great Western to Ballarat is 108 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Great Western to Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

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Great Western to Ballarat - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Great Western to Ballarat by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Cubitt St/Western Hwy to Ballarat Base Hospital/Sturt Stbus Coach
1h 36m
$1–17
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cubitt St/Western Hwy to Araratbus Coach
2. Take the train from Ararat Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
2h 13m
$8–22
Drive 108.2 km
1. Drive from Great Western to Ballaratcar 108.2 km
1h 20m
$20–28

Great Western to Ballarat by bus

6Weekly Buses

1h 36mAverage Duration

$1Cheapest Price

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Distance: 111.5 km
Duration: 1h 36m

What companies run services between Great Western, VIC, Australia and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?

V-Line Buses operates a bus from Cubitt St/Western Hwy to Ballarat Base Hospital/Sturt St 5 times a week. Tickets cost $1–17 and the journey takes 1h 36m. Regional Transit also services this route once a week.

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