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

The cheapest way to get from Portland to Ballarat is to bus via Hamilton which costs $3 - $40 and takes 4h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portland to Ballarat is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Portland and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St and arriving at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Hamilton Station/Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

How far is it from Portland to Ballarat?

The distance between Portland and Ballarat is 265 km. The road distance is 262.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Portland to Ballarat without a car is to bus via Hamilton which takes 4h 33m and costs $3 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Portland to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portland to Ballarat bus from?

Portland to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St station.

Where does the Portland to Ballarat bus arrive?

Portland to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Hamilton Station/Station St.

Can I drive from Portland to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Ballarat is 263 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Portland to Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

There are 205+ hotels available in Ballarat.

Portland to Ballarat - 3 ways to travel via bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Portland to Ballarat by bus or car

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Bus via Hamilton
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1. Take the bus from Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St to Hamilton Station/Station Stbus Coach
2. Take the bus from Hamilton Station/Station St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
4h 33m
$3–36
Drive 262.9 km
1. Drive from Portland to Ballaratcar 262.9 km
3h 11m
$47–68
Bus
1. Take the bus from Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St to Warrnambool Station/Merri Stbus Coach
2. Take the bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Ballarat Base Hospital/Sturt Stbus Coach
5h 5m
$3–37

Portland to Ballarat by bus

5Weekly Buses

4h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 264.7 km
Duration: 4h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Hamilton Station/Station St in around 4h 33m.

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