What is the cheapest way to get from St Albans to Ballarat?

The cheapest way to get from St Albans to Ballarat is to train which costs $13 - $18 and takes 1h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from St Albans to Ballarat?

The fastest way to get from St Albans to Ballarat is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs $16 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between St Albans and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from St Albans to Ballarat. However, there are services departing from Gillespie Rd/Kings Rd and arriving at Ballarat via Deer Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

Is there a direct train between St Albans and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct train from St Albans station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Keilor Plains Station and arriving at Ballarat Station via Sunshine Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.

How far is it from St Albans to Ballarat?

The distance between St Albans and Ballarat is 109 km. The road distance is 94.3 km.

How do I travel from St Albans to Ballarat without a car?

The best way to get from St Albans to Ballarat without a car is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs $13 - $18.

How long does it take to get from St Albans to Ballarat?

It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from St Albans to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St Albans to Ballarat bus from?

St Albans to Ballarat bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Deer Park station.

Where do I catch the St Albans to Ballarat train from?

St Albans to Ballarat train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Sunshine Station.

Train or bus from St Albans to Ballarat?

The best way to get from St Albans to Ballarat is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs $13 - $18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $105 and takes 2h 31m.

Where does the St Albans to Ballarat bus arrive?

St Albans to Ballarat bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Ballarat station.

Where does the St Albans to Ballarat train arrive?

St Albans to Ballarat train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Ballarat Station.

Can I drive from St Albans to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between St Albans to Ballarat is 94 km. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from St Albans to Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

There are 203+ hotels available in Ballarat.

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There are 3 ways to get from St Albans to Ballarat by train, bus, or car

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1. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
1h 46m
$14–18
Bus
1. Take the bus from Deer Park to Ballaratbus Adelaide
2h 31m
$101–105
Drive 94.3 km
1. Drive from St Albans to Ballaratcar 94.3 km
1h 6m
$17–25

St Albans to Ballarat by train

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Distance: 108.8 km
Duration: 1h 46m

What companies run services between St Albans, VIC, Australia and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?

V/Line operates a train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Station hourly. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 1h 12m. Alternatively, Firefly Express operates a bus from Deer Park to Ballarat once daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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