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

The cheapest way to get from Macedon to Ballarat is to bus which costs $1 - $29 and takes 3h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Macedon to Ballarat is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs $16 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between Macedon and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Macedon station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Macedon Station/Victoria St and arriving at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Macedon and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct train from Macedon station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Macedon Station and arriving at Ballarat Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

How far is it from Macedon to Ballarat?

The distance between Macedon and Ballarat is 172 km. The road distance is 93.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Macedon to Ballarat without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs $16 - $24.

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

It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Macedon to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Macedon to Ballarat bus from?

Macedon to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Macedon Station/Victoria St.

Where do I catch the Macedon to Ballarat train from?

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

Train or bus from Macedon to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Macedon to Ballarat is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs $16 - $24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $29 and takes 3h 10m.

Where does the Macedon to Ballarat bus arrive?

Macedon to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St.

Where does the Macedon to Ballarat train arrive?

Macedon to Ballarat train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Footscray Station.

Can I drive from Macedon to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Macedon to Ballarat is 94 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Macedon to Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

There are 203+ hotels available in Ballarat.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Macedon Station to Footscray Stationtrain Bendigo
2. Take the train from Footscray Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
2h 31m
$16–23
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Macedon Station/Victoria St to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy Stbus Bendigo
2. Take the bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
3h 10m
$2–28
Drive 93.8 km
1. Drive from Macedon to Ballaratcar 93.8 km
1h 16m
$17–25

Macedon to Ballarat by train

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Distance: 172.2 km
Duration: 2h 31m

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

You can take a train from Macedon Station to Ballarat Station via Footscray Station in around 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Macedon Station/Victoria St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St in around 3h 10m.

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