What is the cheapest way to get from Ringwood North to Ballarat?

The cheapest way to get from Ringwood North to Ballarat is to bus and train which costs $13 - $18 and takes 4h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ringwood North to Ballarat?

The fastest way to get from Ringwood North to Ballarat is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs $24 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Ringwood North and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Ringwood North to Ballarat. However, there are services departing from Oban Rd/Warrandyte Rd and arriving at Ballarat via Box Hill Bus Station/Station St and Melbourne Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

Is there a direct train between Ringwood North and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct train from Ringwood North station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Ringwood Station and arriving at Ballarat Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from Ringwood North to Ballarat?

The distance between Ringwood North and Ballarat is 143 km. The road distance is 137.1 km.

How do I travel from Ringwood North to Ballarat without a car?

The best way to get from Ringwood North to Ballarat without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs $19 - $24.

How long does it take to get from Ringwood North to Ballarat?

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Ringwood North to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ringwood North to Ballarat bus from?

Ringwood North to Ballarat bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Oban Rd/Warrandyte Rd station.

Where do I catch the Ringwood North to Ballarat train from?

Ringwood North to Ballarat train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Ringwood Station.

Train or bus from Ringwood North to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Ringwood North to Ballarat is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs $19 - $24. Alternatively, you can line 271 bus and bus, which costs $86 and takes 5h.

Where does the Ringwood North to Ballarat bus arrive?

Ringwood North to Ballarat bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Box Hill Bus Station/Station St.

Where does the Ringwood North to Ballarat train arrive?

Ringwood North to Ballarat train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Ringwood North to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Ringwood North to Ballarat is 137 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Ringwood North to Ballarat.

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Ringwood North to Ballarat - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ringwood Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Belgrave / ...
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
2h 50m
$20–24
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus 903
2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
4h 54m
$14–18
Drive 137.1 km
1. Drive from Ringwood North to Ballaratcar 137.1 km
1h 43m
$25–36
Line 271 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Oban Rd/Warrandyte Rd to Blackburn Station/Railway Rdbus 271
2. Take the train from Blackburn Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
3h 9m
$20–24
Line 271 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Oban Rd/Warrandyte Rd to Box Hill Bus Station/Station Stbus 271
2. Take the bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Drbus
3. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballaratbus
5h
$86

Ringwood North to Ballarat by bus and train

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Distance: 143.3 km
Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Ringwood North, VIC, Australia and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Panfield Ave/Wonga Rd to Ballarat Station via Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy, Ringwood Station, and Southern Cross Station in around 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oban Rd/Warrandyte Rd to Ballarat via Box Hill Bus Station/Station St and Melbourne Airport in around 5h.

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