There are 3 ways to get from Jolimont-MCG Station to Ballarat by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
2h 6m$14–18Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach / ...
2h 58m$7–22Drive 112 km
- Drive from Jolimont-MCG Station to Ballaratcar 112 km
1h 23m$20–29
Jolimont-MCG Station to Ballarat by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jolimont-MCG Station to Ballarat is to train which costs $13 - $18 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Jolimont-MCG Station to Ballarat is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Jolimont-MCG Station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Clarendon St/Victoria Pde and arriving at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Jolimont-MCG Station station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Jolimont Station-MCG/Wellington Pde #11 and arriving at Ballarat Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
The distance between Jolimont-MCG Station and Ballarat is 116 km. The road distance is 112 km.
The best way to get from Jolimont-MCG Station to Ballarat without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs $13 - $18.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Jolimont-MCG Station to Ballarat, including transfers.
Jolimont-MCG Station to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Jolimont-MCG Station to Ballarat train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Southern Cross Station.
The best way to get from Jolimont-MCG Station to Ballarat is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs $13 - $18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $22 and takes 2h 58m.
What companies run services between Jolimont-MCG Station, VIC, Australia and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?
V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Station hourly. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St once daily. Tickets cost $1–16 and the journey takes 1h 30m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
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More Questions & Answers
Jolimont-MCG Station to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.
Jolimont-MCG Station to Ballarat train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Ballarat Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jolimont-MCG Station to Ballarat is 112 km. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Jolimont-MCG Station to Ballarat.
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