What is the cheapest way to get from Southern Cross (Station) to Ballarat?

The cheapest way to get from Southern Cross (Station) to Ballarat is to bus via Southern Cross (Station) which costs $1 - $16 and takes 1h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southern Cross (Station) to Ballarat?

The fastest way to get from Southern Cross (Station) to Ballarat is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs $19 - $29.

Is there a direct bus between Southern Cross (Station) and Ballarat?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Southern Cross (Station) and Ballarat?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Southern Cross Station station and arriving at Ballarat Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 25m.

How far is it from Southern Cross (Station) to Ballarat?

The distance between Southern Cross (Station) and Ballarat is 113 km. The road distance is 109.8 km.

How do I travel from Southern Cross (Station) to Ballarat without a car?

The best way to get from Southern Cross (Station) to Ballarat without a car is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs $8 - $12.

How long does it take to get from Southern Cross (Station) to Ballarat?

The train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Station takes 1h 25m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Southern Cross (Station) to Ballarat bus from?

Southern Cross (Station) to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Where do I catch the Southern Cross (Station) to Ballarat train from?

Southern Cross (Station) to Ballarat train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Southern Cross Station.

Train or bus from Southern Cross (Station) to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Southern Cross (Station) to Ballarat is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs $8 - $12. Alternatively, you can bus via Southern Cross (Station), which costs $1 - $16 and takes 1h 34m.

Where does the Southern Cross (Station) to Ballarat bus arrive?

Southern Cross (Station) to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.

Where does the Southern Cross (Station) to Ballarat train arrive?

Southern Cross (Station) to Ballarat train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Ballarat Station.

Can I drive from Southern Cross (Station) to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Southern Cross (Station) to Ballarat is 110 km. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Southern Cross (Station) to Ballarat.

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Southern Cross (Station) to Ballarat - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Southern Cross (Station) to Ballarat by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
1h 25m
$8–12
Bus via Southern Cross (Station)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach / ...
1h 34m
$1–16
Drive 109.8 km
1. Drive from Southern Cross (Station) to Ballaratcar 109.8 km
1h 19m
$20–29
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Ballaratbus Adelaide
1h 45m
$95–99

Southern Cross (Station) to Ballarat by train

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Distance: 113.2 km
Duration: 1h 25m

What companies run services between Southern Cross (Station), VIC, Australia and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?

V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Station hourly. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Alternatively, 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.

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