There are 4 ways to get from La Trobe University to Ballarat by tram, train, bus, or car
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Line 86 tram, train
best- Take the tram from La Trobe University/Plenty Rd #60 to Spencer St/Bourke St #1tram 86
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
3h 2m$13–17Line 250 bus, bus
- Take the bus from La Trobe Uni Jenny Graves Building/Science Dr to Little Collins St/Queen Stbus 250 / ...
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach / ...
3h 49m$13–28Drive 119.6 km
- Drive from La Trobe University to Ballaratcar 119.6 km
1h 31m$22–31Line 86 tram, bus
- Take the tram from La Trobe University/Plenty Rd #60 to Lonsdale St/Spencer St #120tram 86
- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballaratbus
4h 23m$85
La Trobe University to Ballarat by foot, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Trobe University to Ballarat is to line 86 tram and train which costs $13 - $18 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from La Trobe University to Ballarat is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from La Trobe University to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from La Trobe Uni Jenny Graves Building/Science Dr and arriving at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Bourke St/Queen St and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from La Trobe University to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from La Trobe University/Plenty Rd #60 and arriving at Ballarat Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
The distance between La Trobe University and Ballarat is 130 km. The road distance is 119.6 km.
The best way to get from La Trobe University to Ballarat without a car is to line 86 tram and train which takes 3h 2m and costs $13 - $18.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from La Trobe University to Ballarat, including transfers.
La Trobe University to Ballarat bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from La Trobe Uni Jenny Graves Building/Science Dr station.
La Trobe University to Ballarat train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from La Trobe University/Plenty Rd #60 station.
La Trobe University to Ballarat bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Little Collins St/Queen St station.
What companies run services between La Trobe University, VIC, Australia and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?
You can take a vehicle from La Trobe University to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via La Trobe Uni Jenny Graves Building/Science Dr, Little Collins St/Queen St, Bourke St/Queen St, Lonsdale St/Spencer St, and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 3h 49m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- yarratrams.com.au
Tram from La Trobe University/Plenty Rd #60 to Spencer St/Bourke St #1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://yarratrams.com.au/
- Daily
- $11
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Tram from La Trobe University/Plenty Rd #60 to Lonsdale St/Spencer St #120
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://yarratrams.com.au/
- Daily
- $11
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from La Trobe Uni Jenny Graves Building/Science Dr to Little Collins St/Queen St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–16
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
- Phone
- 03 5333 4181
- [email protected]
- Website
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
Bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballarat
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $52
- Schedules at
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
- Book at
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
La Trobe University to Ballarat train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Spencer St/Bourke St #1 station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Trobe University to Ballarat is 120 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from La Trobe University to Ballarat.
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