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

The cheapest way to get from Paynesville to Ballarat is to train which costs $20 - $30 and takes 7h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paynesville to Ballarat is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs $70 - $110.

Is there a direct bus between Paynesville and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Paynesville to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from King St/Paynesville Rd and arriving at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Bairnsdale, Traralgon Station/Princes St and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Paynesville and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct train from Paynesville 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 7h 4m.

How far is it from Paynesville to Ballarat?

The distance between Paynesville and Ballarat is 404 km. The road distance is 403 km.

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

The best way to get from Paynesville to Ballarat without a car is to train which takes 7h 4m and costs $20 - $30.

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

It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Paynesville to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paynesville to Ballarat bus from?

Paynesville to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Bairnsdale station.

Where do I catch the Paynesville to Ballarat train from?

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

Train or bus from Paynesville to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Paynesville to Ballarat is to train which takes 7h 4m and costs $20 - $30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $60 and takes 9h 1m.

Where does the Paynesville to Ballarat bus arrive?

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

Where does the Paynesville to Ballarat train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Paynesville to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Paynesville to Ballarat is 403 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Paynesville to Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

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

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There are 3 ways to get from Paynesville 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
7h 4m
$21–29
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bairnsdale 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 Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus
9h 1m
$7–56
Drive 403 km
1. Drive from Paynesville to Ballaratcar 403 km
4h 42m
$72–104

Paynesville to Ballarat by bus and train

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7h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 404.1 km
Duration: 7h 4m

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

You can take a bus from King St/Paynesville Rd to Ballarat Station via Bairnsdale, Bairnsdale Station, and Southern Cross Station in around 7h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King St/Paynesville Rd to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Bairnsdale, Traralgon Station/Princes St, and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 9h 1m.

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