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

The cheapest way to get from Kilmore to Ballarat is to bus which costs $1 - $29 and takes 3h 40m.

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 station. However, there are services departing from Hudson Park/Sydney St and arriving at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

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 37m.

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 37m and costs $21 - $30.

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

It takes approximately 3h 37m 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 37m and costs $21 - $30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $29 and takes 3h 40m.

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.

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

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

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Train
best
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 37m
$22–30
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hudson Park/Sydney St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus Coach / ...
2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach / ...
3h 40m
$2–29
Drive 130.3 km
1. Drive from Kilmore to Ballaratcar 130.3 km
1h 52m
$23–34
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kilmore East Station to Broadmeadows Stationtrain Seymour
2. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballaratbus
4h 51m
$72–75

Kilmore to Ballarat by bus and train

117Weekly Services

3h 37mAverage Duration

$22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 179.8 km
Duration: 3h 37m

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 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hudson Park/Sydney St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 3h 40m.

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