What is the cheapest way to get from Port Fairy to Balaclava?

The cheapest way to get from Port Fairy to Balaclava is to train which costs $22 - $40 and takes 5h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Fairy to Balaclava?

The fastest way to get from Port Fairy to Balaclava is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs $50 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Port Fairy and Balaclava?

No, there is no direct bus from Port Fairy to Balaclava. However, there are services departing from Port Fairy Visitor Centre/Bank St and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Ararat station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Port Fairy and Balaclava?

No, there is no direct train from Port Fairy station to Balaclava station. However, there are services departing from Warrnambool Station and arriving at Balaclava Station/Carlisle St #38 via Southern Cross Station and Federation Square/Swanston St #13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

How far is it from Port Fairy to Balaclava?

The distance between Port Fairy and Balaclava is 302 km. The road distance is 286.9 km.

How do I travel from Port Fairy to Balaclava without a car?

The best way to get from Port Fairy to Balaclava without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs $22 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Port Fairy to Balaclava?

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Port Fairy to Balaclava, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Port Fairy to Balaclava bus from?

Port Fairy to Balaclava bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Port Fairy Visitor Centre/Bank St station.

Where do I catch the Port Fairy to Balaclava train from?

Port Fairy to Balaclava train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Warrnambool Station.

Train or bus from Port Fairy to Balaclava?

The best way to get from Port Fairy to Balaclava is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs $22 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $130 and takes 8h 8m.

Where does the Port Fairy to Balaclava bus arrive?

Port Fairy to Balaclava bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ararat station.

Where does the Port Fairy to Balaclava train arrive?

Port Fairy to Balaclava train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Port Fairy to Balaclava?

Yes, the driving distance between Port Fairy to Balaclava is 287 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Port Fairy to Balaclava.

Where can I stay near Balaclava?

There are 5296+ hotels available in Balaclava.

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There are 4 ways to get from Port Fairy to Balaclava by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Geelong
5h 18m
$22–37
Bus
1. Take the bus from Port Fairy Visitor Centre/Bank St to Araratbus Coach
2. Take the bus from Ararat station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
8h 8m
$104–129
Drive 286.9 km
1. Drive from Port Fairy to Balaclavacar 286.9 km
3h 27m
$52–74
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Port Fairy Visitor Centre/Bank St to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy Eastbus
2. Fly from Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane MGB - MEL
5h 34m
$256–399

Port Fairy to Balaclava by bus, train, and tram

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Distance: 301.7 km
Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Port Fairy, VIC, Australia and Balaclava, VIC, Australia?

V/Line operates a train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $10–14 and the journey takes 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Fairy Visitor Centre/Bank St to Belford St/Acland St #139 via Ararat station, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, and Spencer St/Bourke St #1 in around 8h 8m.

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