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

The cheapest way to get from Highton to Ballarat is to bus which costs $6 - $21 and takes 2h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Highton to Ballarat is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Highton and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Highton to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from North Valley Rd/Roslyn Rd and arriving at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Highton and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct train from Highton 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 46m.

How far is it from Highton to Ballarat?

The distance between Highton and Ballarat is 165 km. The road distance is 86.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Highton to Ballarat without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs $21 - $30.

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

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Highton to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Highton to Ballarat bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Highton to Ballarat train from?

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

Train or bus from Highton to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Highton to Ballarat is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs $21 - $30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $21 and takes 2h 50m.

Where does the Highton to Ballarat bus arrive?

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

Where does the Highton to Ballarat train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Highton to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Highton to Ballarat is 86 km. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Highton to Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

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

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

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Train
best
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 46m
$22–30
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
2h 50m
$7–21
Drive 86.1 km
1. Drive from Highton to Ballaratcar 86.1 km
1h 7m
$16–23
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Highton to Ballarattaxi 86.1 km
1h 7m
$190–240

Highton to Ballarat by bus and train

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2h 46mAverage Duration

$22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 165.1 km
Duration: 2h 46m

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

You can take a bus from North Valley Rd/Roslyn Rd to Ballarat Station via Geelong Station/Railway Tce, Geelong Station, and Deer Park Station in around 2h 46m. Alternatively, 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.

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