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

The cheapest way to get from Oakleigh to Ballarat is to train which costs $13 - $18 and takes 2h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oakleigh to Ballarat is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct train between Oakleigh and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct train from Oakleigh station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Oakleigh Station and arriving at Ballarat Station via Town Hall Station and Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.

How far is it from Oakleigh to Ballarat?

The distance between Oakleigh and Ballarat is 130 km. The road distance is 126.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Oakleigh to Ballarat without a car is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs $13 - $18.

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

It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Oakleigh to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oakleigh to Ballarat train from?

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

Where does the Oakleigh to Ballarat train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oakleigh to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Oakleigh to Ballarat is 127 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Oakleigh to Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

There are 206+ hotels available in Ballarat.

Oakleigh to Ballarat - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Footscray Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
2h 19m
$14–18
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Oakleigh Station/Portman St to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus 903
2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
4h 40m
$14–18
Drive 126.7 km
1. Drive from Oakleigh to Ballaratcar 126.7 km
1h 36m
$23–33

Oakleigh to Ballarat by train

209Weekly Trains

2h 19mAverage Duration

$14Cheapest Price

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Distance: 130.3 km
Duration: 2h 19m

What companies run services between Oakleigh, 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.

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