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

The cheapest way to get from Horsham to Ballarat is to bus via Stawell which costs $10 - $14 and takes 4h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Horsham to Ballarat is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Horsham and Ballarat?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Ave and arriving at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Horsham and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct train from Horsham station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Horsham Station and arriving at Ballarat Station via Ararat Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.

How far is it from Horsham to Ballarat?

The distance between Horsham and Ballarat is 194 km. The road distance is 186.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Horsham to Ballarat without a car is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs $2 - $100.

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

The bus from Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Ave to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St takes 2h 40m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Horsham to Ballarat bus from?

Horsham to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Ave station.

Where do I catch the Horsham to Ballarat train from?

Horsham to Ballarat train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Horsham Station.

Train or bus from Horsham to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Horsham to Ballarat is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs $2 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 3h 13m.

Where does the Horsham to Ballarat bus arrive?

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

Where does the Horsham to Ballarat train arrive?

Horsham to Ballarat train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Ararat Station.

Can I drive from Horsham to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Horsham to Ballarat is 186 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Horsham to Ballarat.

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

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

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Ave to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
2h 40m
$2–100
Train
1. Take the train from Horsham Station to Ararat Stationtrain The Overland
2. Take the train from Ararat Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
3h 13m
$54–104
Drive 186.1 km
1. Drive from Horsham to Ballaratcar 186.1 km
2h 15m
$34–48
Bus via Stawell
1. Take the bus from Ward St/Roberts Ave to Stawell Station/Napier Stbus Horsham - Stawell Via Western Hwy
2. Take the bus from Stawell Station/Napier St to Doveton St/Sturt Stbus Stawell - Ballarat Via Beaufort, Ararat
4h 18m
$10–13

Horsham to Ballarat by bus

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Distance: 194 km
Duration: 2h 40m

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

V-Line Buses operates a bus from Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Ave to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St twice daily. Tickets cost $2–22 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Firefly Express also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Horsham Station to Ballarat Station via Ararat Station in around 3h 13m.

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