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How to get fromRowville to Ballaratby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Rowville to Ballarat by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train via Town Hall Station

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    1. Take the bus from Stud Rd/Wellington Rd to Huntingdale Station/Haughton Rdbus bus 900
    2. Take the train from Huntingdale Station to Town Hall Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Town Hall Station to Footscray Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Footscray Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    2h 51m
    $18

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chadstone Shopping Centre/Eastern Access Rd to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus bus 903
    2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train Ballarat
    5h 5m
    $18

  3. Drive  140.8 km

    1. Drive from Rowville to Ballaratcar car 140.8 km
    1h 44m
    $26–37

  4. Bus, train via Blackburn Station/Railway Rd

    1. Take the bus from Bergins Rd/Stud Rd to Blackburn Station/Railway Rdbus bus 901
    2. Take the train from Blackburn Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    3h 29m
    $18

Rowville to Ballarat by bus and train

Calendar209Weekly Services
Duration2h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 144 km
  • Duration: 2h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Rowville to Ballarat. However, you can take the bus to Huntingdale Station/Haughton Rd, walk to Huntingdale Station, take the train to Town Hall Station, take the train to Footscray Station, then take the train to Ballarat Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stud Rd/Wellington Rd to Ballarat Station via Chadstone Shopping Centre/Eastern Access Rd, Sunshine Station/Dickson St, and Sunshine Station in around 5h 5m.

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