What is the cheapest way to get from Malvern East to Ballarat?

The cheapest way to get from Malvern East to Ballarat is to train which costs $13 - $18 and takes 2h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Malvern East to Ballarat?

The fastest way to get from Malvern East to Ballarat is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Malvern East and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Malvern East to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Bourke St/Queen St and arriving at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Malvern East and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct train from Malvern East station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Caulfield Station and arriving at Ballarat Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.

How far is it from Malvern East to Ballarat?

The distance between Malvern East and Ballarat is 126 km. The road distance is 121.1 km.

How do I travel from Malvern East to Ballarat without a car?

The best way to get from Malvern East to Ballarat without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs $13 - $18.

How long does it take to get from Malvern East to Ballarat?

It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Malvern East to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Malvern East to Ballarat bus from?

Malvern East to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Where do I catch the Malvern East to Ballarat train from?

Malvern East to Ballarat train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Caulfield Station.

Train or bus from Malvern East to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Malvern East to Ballarat is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs $13 - $18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $12 - $28 and takes 3h 6m.

Where does the Malvern East to Ballarat bus arrive?

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

Where does the Malvern East to Ballarat train arrive?

Malvern East to Ballarat train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Malvern East to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Malvern East to Ballarat is 121 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Malvern East to Ballarat.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Caulfield Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Frankston
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
2h 12m
$13–17
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach / ...
3h 6m
$12–27
Drive 121.1 km
1. Drive from Malvern East to Ballaratcar 121.1 km
1h 31m
$22–32

Malvern East to Ballarat by train

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Distance: 126.4 km
Duration: 2h 12m

What companies run services between Malvern East, VIC, Australia and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Caulfield Station to Ballarat Station via Southern Cross Station in around 2h 12m. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St once daily. Tickets cost $1–16 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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