What is the cheapest way to get from Heathcote to Ballarat?

The cheapest way to get from Heathcote to Ballarat is to bus which costs $5 - $23 and takes 3h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Heathcote to Ballarat?

The fastest way to get from Heathcote to Ballarat is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Heathcote and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Heathcote to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Mitchell St/Northern Hwy and arriving at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Bendigo Station/Railway Pl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

How far is it from Heathcote to Ballarat?

The distance between Heathcote and Ballarat is 167 km. The road distance is 126 km.

How do I travel from Heathcote to Ballarat without a car?

The best way to get from Heathcote to Ballarat without a car is to bus which takes 3h 38m and costs $5 - $23.

How long does it take to get from Heathcote to Ballarat?

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Heathcote to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heathcote to Ballarat bus from?

Heathcote to Ballarat bus services, operated by Regional Transit, depart from Mitchell St/Northern Hwy station.

Where does the Heathcote to Ballarat bus arrive?

Heathcote to Ballarat bus services, operated by Regional Transit, arrive at Bendigo Station/Railway Pl.

Can I drive from Heathcote to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Heathcote to Ballarat is 126 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Heathcote to Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

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Heathcote to Ballarat - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Heathcote to Ballarat by bus, train, or car

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1. Take the bus from Mitchell St/Northern Hwy to Bendigo Station/Railway Plbus Heathcote - Bendigo Via Junortoun, Axedale, Knowsley
2. Take the bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
3h 38m
$5–22
Bus, train via Bendigo
1. Take the bus from Mitchell St/Northern Hwy to Bendigo Station/Railway Plbus
2. Take the train from Bendigo Station to Footscray Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Footscray Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
5h 1m
$21–30
Drive 126 km
1. Drive from Heathcote to Ballaratcar 126 km
1h 48m
$23–33
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mitchell St/High St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus Coach
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
3h 41m
$10–29
Bus via Melbourne
1. Take the bus from Mitchell St/High St to Melbourne Airport/Grants Rdbus Coach
2. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballaratbus
4h 9m
$53–67

Heathcote to Ballarat by bus

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3h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 167.5 km
Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Heathcote, VIC, Australia and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Mitchell St/Northern Hwy to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Bendigo Station/Railway Pl in around 3h 38m.

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