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

The cheapest way to get from Keysborough to Ballarat is to train which costs $19 - $24 and takes 2h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Keysborough to Ballarat is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $24 - $40.

Is there a direct train between Keysborough and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct train from Keysborough station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Noble Park Station and arriving at Ballarat Station via Town Hall Station and Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from Keysborough to Ballarat?

The distance between Keysborough and Ballarat is 144 km. The road distance is 140.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Keysborough to Ballarat without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs $19 - $24.

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

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Keysborough to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Keysborough to Ballarat train from?

Keysborough to Ballarat train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Noble Park Station.

Where does the Keysborough to Ballarat train arrive?

Keysborough to Ballarat train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Town Hall Station.

Can I drive from Keysborough to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Keysborough to Ballarat is 140 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Keysborough to Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

There are 206+ hotels available in Ballarat.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Noble Park Station to Town Hall Stationtrain Cranbourne / ...
2. Take the train from Footscray Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
2h 50m
$20–24
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mordialloc SC/Centre Way to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus 903
2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
5h 59m
$20–24
Drive 140.2 km
1. Drive from Keysborough to Ballaratcar 140.2 km
1h 48m
$25–36
Train via Mordialloc Station
1. Take the train from Mordialloc Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Frankston
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
3h 16m
$20–24

Keysborough to Ballarat by bus and train

144Weekly Services

2h 50mAverage Duration

$20Cheapest Price

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Distance: 144.2 km
Duration: 2h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Parkmore Shopping Centre/Kingsclere Ave to Ballarat Station via Noble Park Station/Mons Pde, Noble Park Station, Town Hall Station, and Footscray Station in around 2h 50m.

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