There are 3 ways to get from Narre Warren to Ballarat by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Narre Warren Station to Town Hall Stationtrain Pakenham
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
2h 53m$20–24Bus, train
- 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 24m$20–24Drive 153.1 km
- Drive from Narre Warren to Ballaratcar 153.1 km
1h 52m$28–40
Narre Warren to Ballarat by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Narre Warren to Ballarat is to train which costs $19 - $24 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Narre Warren to Ballarat is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct train from Narre Warren station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Narre Warren Station and arriving at Ballarat Station via Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #6 and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
The distance between Narre Warren and Ballarat is 154 km. The road distance is 153.1 km.
The best way to get from Narre Warren to Ballarat without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs $19 - $24.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Narre Warren to Ballarat, including transfers.
Narre Warren to Ballarat train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Narre Warren Station.
Narre Warren to Ballarat train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Town Hall Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Narre Warren to Ballarat is 153 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Narre Warren to Ballarat.
There are 206+ hotels available in Ballarat.
What companies run services between Narre Warren, VIC, Australia and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Narre Warren Station to Ballarat Station via Town Hall Station, Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #6, Southern Cross Station/Collins St #D14, and Southern Cross Station in around 2h 53m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Narre Warren Station to Town Hall Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
Train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Oakleigh Station/Portman St to Sunshine Station/Dickson St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
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