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

The cheapest way to get from Highett to Ballarat is to train which costs $13 - $18 and takes 2h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Highett to Ballarat is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Highett and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Highett to Ballarat. However, there are services departing from Southland Shopping Centre/Karen St and arriving at Ballarat via Melbourne Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Highett and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct train from Highett station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Highett Station and arriving at Ballarat Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.

How far is it from Highett to Ballarat?

The distance between Highett and Ballarat is 135 km. The road distance is 127.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Highett to Ballarat without a car is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs $13 - $18.

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

It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Highett to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Highett to Ballarat bus from?

Highett to Ballarat bus services, operated by SkyBus, depart from Southland Shopping Centre/Karen St station.

Where do I catch the Highett to Ballarat train from?

Highett to Ballarat train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Highett Station.

Train or bus from Highett to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Highett to Ballarat is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs $13 - $18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 and takes 3h 46m.

Where does the Highett to Ballarat bus arrive?

Highett to Ballarat bus services, operated by SkyBus, arrive at Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr station.

Where does the Highett to Ballarat train arrive?

Highett to Ballarat train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Highett to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Highett to Ballarat is 127 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Highett to Ballarat.

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Highett to Ballarat - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Highett to Ballarat by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Highett Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Frankston
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
2h 27m
$14–18
Bus via Southern Cross Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Ballarat
4h 22m
$6–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southland Shopping Centre/Karen St to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Drbus Frankston - Melbourne Airport
2. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballaratbus
3h 46m
$80
Drive 127.2 km
1. Drive from Highett to Ballaratcar 127.2 km
1h 37m
$23–33

Highett to Ballarat by train

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Distance: 134.8 km
Duration: 2h 27m

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

You can take a train from Highett Station to Ballarat Station via Southern Cross Station in around 2h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southland Shopping Centre/Karen St to Ballarat via Melbourne Airport in around 3h 46m.

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