There are 4 ways to get from Monash University, Clayton campus to Ballarat by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Footscray Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
2h 40m$20–24Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Oakleigh Station/Portman St to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus 903
- Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
5h 15m$14–18Bus
- Take the bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Drbus Box Hill - Melbourne Airport
- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballaratbus
5h 5m$86Drive 130.8 km
- Drive from Monash University, Clayton campus to Ballaratcar 130.8 km
1h 40m$24–34
Monash University, Clayton campus to Ballarat by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monash University, Clayton campus to Ballarat is to bus and train which costs $13 - $18 and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Monash University, Clayton campus to Ballarat is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Monash University, Clayton campus to Ballarat. However, there are services departing from Monash University and arriving at Ballarat via Box Hill Bus Station/Station St and Melbourne Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Monash University, Clayton campus station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Huntingdale Station and arriving at Ballarat Station via Town Hall Station and Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
The distance between Monash University, Clayton campus and Ballarat is 135 km. The road distance is 130.8 km.
The best way to get from Monash University, Clayton campus to Ballarat without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs $19 - $24.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Monash University, Clayton campus to Ballarat, including transfers.
Monash University, Clayton campus to Ballarat bus services, operated by SkyBus, depart from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St.
Monash University, Clayton campus to Ballarat train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Footscray Station.
The best way to get from Monash University, Clayton campus to Ballarat is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs $19 - $24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $86 and takes 5h 5m.
What companies run services between Monash University, Clayton campus, VIC, Australia and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?
V/Line operates a train from Footscray Station to Ballarat Station hourly. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Monash University, Clayton campus to Ballarat via Monash University, Box Hill Bus Station/Station St, and Melbourne Airport in around 5h 5m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Footscray Station to Ballarat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
Train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1300 759 287
- [email protected]
- Website
- Skybus
Bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr
- Phone
- 03 5333 4181
- [email protected]
- Website
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
Bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballarat
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $52
- Schedules at
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
- Book at
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Oakleigh Station/Portman St to Sunshine Station/Dickson St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $0
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
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More Questions & Answers
Monash University, Clayton campus to Ballarat bus services, operated by SkyBus, arrive at Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr station.
Monash University, Clayton campus to Ballarat train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Ballarat Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monash University, Clayton campus to Ballarat is 131 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Monash University, Clayton campus to Ballarat.
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