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

The cheapest way to get from Metung to Ballarat is to bus and train which costs $45 - $80 and takes 7h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Metung to Ballarat is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs $75 - $110.

Is there a direct bus between Metung and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Metung to Ballarat. However, there are services departing from General Store/Princes Hwy and arriving at Ballarat via Traralgon Station/Princes St, Skybus Coach Terminal and Melbourne Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Metung and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct train from Metung 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 6h 8m.

How far is it from Metung to Ballarat?

The distance between Metung and Ballarat is 420 km. The road distance is 421.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Metung to Ballarat without a car is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs $100 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Metung to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Metung to Ballarat bus from?

Metung to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from General Store/Princes Hwy station.

Where do I catch the Metung to Ballarat train from?

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

Train or bus from Metung to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Metung to Ballarat is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs $100 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $160 and takes 8h 50m.

Where does the Metung to Ballarat bus arrive?

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

Where does the Metung to Ballarat train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Metung to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Metung to Ballarat is 421 km. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Metung to Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

There are 205+ hotels available in Ballarat.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bairnsdale Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Traralgon
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
6h 8m
$101–124
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from General Store/Princes Hwy 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 2m
$48–79
Bus
1. Take the bus from General Store/Princes Hwy 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 Melbourne Airport to Ballaratbus
8h 50m
$119–160
Drive 421.5 km
1. Drive from Metung to Ballaratcar 421.5 km
4h 57m
$76–110

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Distance: 419.8 km
Duration: 6h 8m

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

You can take a vehicle from Metung to Ballarat Station via Bairnsdale Station and Southern Cross Station in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Metung to Ballarat via General Store/Princes Hwy, Traralgon Station/Princes St, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Skybus Coach Terminal, and Melbourne Airport in around 8h 50m.

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