What is the cheapest way to get from Little River to Ballarat?

The cheapest way to get from Little River to Ballarat is to bus which costs $8 - $26 and takes 2h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Little River to Ballarat?

The fastest way to get from Little River to Ballarat is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs $18 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between Little River and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Little River station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Geelong Station/Railway Tce and arriving at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Little River and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct train from Little River station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Little River Station and arriving at Ballarat Station via Deer Park Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.

How far is it from Little River to Ballarat?

The distance between Little River and Ballarat is 134 km. The road distance is 101.8 km.

How do I travel from Little River to Ballarat without a car?

The best way to get from Little River to Ballarat without a car is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs $16 - $23.

How long does it take to get from Little River to Ballarat?

It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Little River to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Little River to Ballarat bus from?

Little River to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Geelong Station/Railway Tce.

Where do I catch the Little River to Ballarat train from?

Little River to Ballarat train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Little River Station.

Train or bus from Little River to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Little River to Ballarat is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs $16 - $23. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8 - $26 and takes 2h 51m.

Where does the Little River to Ballarat bus arrive?

Little River to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.

Where does the Little River to Ballarat train arrive?

Little River to Ballarat train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Deer Park Station.

Can I drive from Little River to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Little River to Ballarat is 102 km. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Little River to Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Little River Station to Deer Park Stationtrain Geelong
2. Take the train from Deer Park Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
1h 52m
$16–23
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
2h 51m
$9–26
Drive 101.8 km
1. Drive from Little River to Ballaratcar 101.8 km
1h 19m
$18–26

Little River to Ballarat by train

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1h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 133.5 km
Duration: 1h 52m

What companies run services between Little River, VIC, Australia and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Little River Station to Ballarat Station via Deer Park Station in around 1h 52m. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St 3 times a day. Tickets cost $1–15 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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