There are 3 ways to get from Richmond to Ballarat by tram, train, bus, or car
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Line 48 tram, train
best- Take the tram from Richmond Town Hall/Bridge Rd #19 to Southern Cross Station/Collins St #D14tram 48
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
2h 12m$14–18Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach / ...
2h 49m$7–22Drive 113.6 km
- Drive from Richmond to Ballaratcar 113.6 km
1h 25m$21–30
Richmond to Ballarat by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Richmond to Ballarat is to line 48 tram and train which costs $13 - $18 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Richmond to Ballarat is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Richmond to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Cromwell St/Victoria Pde and arriving at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Richmond to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Richmond Town Hall/Bridge Rd #19 and arriving at Ballarat Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
The distance between Richmond and Ballarat is 118 km. The road distance is 113.6 km.
The best way to get from Richmond to Ballarat without a car is to line 48 tram and train which takes 2h 12m and costs $13 - $18.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Richmond to Ballarat, including transfers.
Richmond to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Richmond to Ballarat train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Richmond Town Hall/Bridge Rd #19 station.
Richmond to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.
What companies run services between Richmond, VIC, Australia and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?
V-Line Buses operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St once daily. Tickets cost $1–16 and the journey takes 1h 30m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Yarra Trams
Tram from Richmond Town Hall/Bridge Rd #19 to Southern Cross Station/Collins St #D14
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Yarra Trams
- Daily
- $11
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
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More Questions & Answers
Richmond to Ballarat train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Southern Cross Station/Collins St #D14.
Yes, the driving distance between Richmond to Ballarat is 114 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Richmond to Ballarat.
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