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

The cheapest way to get from Malmsbury to Ballarat is to drive which costs $13 - $19 and takes 59 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Malmsbury to Ballarat is to drive which takes 59 min and costs $13 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between Malmsbury and Ballarat?

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

Is there a direct train between Malmsbury and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct train from Malmsbury station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Malmsbury Station and arriving at Ballarat Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.

How far is it from Malmsbury to Ballarat?

The distance between Malmsbury and Ballarat is 107 km. The road distance is 73.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Malmsbury to Ballarat without a car is to bus which takes 2h 51m and costs $8 - $26.

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

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Malmsbury to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Malmsbury to Ballarat bus from?

Malmsbury to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St.

Where do I catch the Malmsbury to Ballarat train from?

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

Train or bus from Malmsbury to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Malmsbury to Ballarat is to bus which takes 2h 51m and costs $8 - $26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $16 - $24 and takes 2h 54m.

Where does the Malmsbury to Ballarat bus arrive?

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

Where does the Malmsbury to Ballarat train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Malmsbury to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Malmsbury to Ballarat is 73 km. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Malmsbury to Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

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

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

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
2h 51m
$9–26
Train
1. Take the train from Malmsbury Station to Footscray Stationtrain Bendigo
2. Take the train from Footscray Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
2h 54m
$17–24
Drive 73.5 km
1. Drive from Malmsbury to Ballaratcar 73.5 km
59 min
$14–19
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Malmsbury to Ballarattaxi 73.5 km
59 min
$170–210

Malmsbury to Ballarat by train and bus

7Weekly Services

2h 51mAverage Duration

$9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 106.5 km
Duration: 2h 51m

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

V-Line Buses operates a bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St once daily. Tickets cost $1–15 and the journey takes 1h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Malmsbury Station to Ballarat Station via Footscray Station in around 2h 54m.

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