What is the cheapest way to get from Lakes Entrance to Ballarat?

The cheapest way to get from Lakes Entrance to Ballarat is to train which costs $18 - $40 and takes 7h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lakes Entrance to Ballarat?

The fastest way to get from Lakes Entrance to Ballarat is to drive which takes 5h 4m and costs $75 - $120.

Is there a direct bus between Lakes Entrance and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Lakes Entrance station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Police Station/Roadknight St and arriving at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Traralgon Station/Princes St and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Lakes Entrance and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct train from Lakes Entrance station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Bairnsdale Station and arriving at Ballarat Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

How far is it from Lakes Entrance to Ballarat?

The distance between Lakes Entrance and Ballarat is 436 km. The road distance is 427.7 km.

How do I travel from Lakes Entrance to Ballarat without a car?

The best way to get from Lakes Entrance to Ballarat without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 15m and costs $19 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Lakes Entrance to Ballarat?

It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Lakes Entrance to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lakes Entrance to Ballarat bus from?

Lakes Entrance to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Police Station/Roadknight St.

Where do I catch the Lakes Entrance to Ballarat train from?

Lakes Entrance to Ballarat train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Bairnsdale Station.

Train or bus from Lakes Entrance to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Lakes Entrance to Ballarat is to bus which takes 8h 27m and costs $5 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $18 - $40 and takes 7h 20m.

Where does the Lakes Entrance to Ballarat bus arrive?

Lakes Entrance to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Traralgon Station/Princes St.

Where does the Lakes Entrance to Ballarat train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lakes Entrance to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Lakes Entrance to Ballarat is 428 km. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Lakes Entrance to Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

There are 206+ hotels available in Ballarat.

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

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Police Station/Roadknight St to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus
2. Take the train from Traralgon Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
7h 15m
$19–44
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Police Station/Roadknight St to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus
2. Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
3. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus
8h 27m
$5–55
Drive 427.7 km
1. Drive from Lakes Entrance to Ballaratcar 427.7 km
5h 4m
$77–111
Train
1. Take the train from Bairnsdale Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Traralgon
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
7h 20m
$19–37

Lakes Entrance to Ballarat by bus and train

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7h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 436.1 km
Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Lakes Entrance, VIC, Australia and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Police Station/Roadknight St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Traralgon Station/Princes St and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 8h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Post Office/Princes Hwy to Ballarat Station via Bairnsdale, Bairnsdale Station, and Southern Cross Station in around 7h 20m.

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