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

The cheapest way to get from Kilmore to Ballarat is to train which costs $21 - $30 and takes 3h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilmore to Ballarat is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Kilmore and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilmore to Ballarat. However, there are services departing from Hudson Park/Sydney St and arriving at Ballarat via Skybus Coach Terminal and Melbourne Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Kilmore and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct train from Kilmore station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Kilmore East Station and arriving at Ballarat Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

How far is it from Kilmore to Ballarat?

The distance between Kilmore and Ballarat is 180 km. The road distance is 130.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Kilmore to Ballarat without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs $21 - $30.

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Kilmore to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilmore to Ballarat bus from?

Kilmore to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Hudson Park/Sydney St station.

Where do I catch the Kilmore to Ballarat train from?

Kilmore to Ballarat train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Kilmore East Station.

Train or bus from Kilmore to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Kilmore to Ballarat is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs $21 - $30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $95 and takes 4h 18m.

Where does the Kilmore to Ballarat bus arrive?

Kilmore to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Where does the Kilmore to Ballarat train arrive?

Kilmore to Ballarat train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Kilmore to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Kilmore to Ballarat is 130 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Kilmore to Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

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There are 3 ways to get from Kilmore to Ballarat by train, bus, or car

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1. Take the train from Kilmore East Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Seymour
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
3h 38m
$22–30
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hudson Park/Sydney St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus Coach / ...
2. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballaratbus
4h 18m
$81–93
Drive 130.3 km
1. Drive from Kilmore to Ballaratcar 130.3 km
1h 52m
$24–34

Kilmore to Ballarat by bus and train

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3h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 179.8 km
Duration: 3h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Andrew St/Union St to Ballarat Station via Kilmore East Station/O'Gradys Rd, Kilmore East Station, and Southern Cross Station in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hudson Park/Sydney St to Ballarat via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Skybus Coach Terminal, and Melbourne Airport in around 4h 18m.

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