What is the cheapest way to get from Stawell to Ballarat?

The cheapest way to get from Stawell to Ballarat is to bus which costs $1 - $100 and takes 1h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stawell to Ballarat?

The fastest way to get from Stawell to Ballarat is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Stawell and Ballarat?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Stawell Station/Napier St station and arriving at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Stawell and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct train from Stawell station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Stawell Station and arriving at Ballarat Station via Ararat Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.

How far is it from Stawell to Ballarat?

The distance between Stawell and Ballarat is 127 km. The road distance is 120.8 km.

How do I travel from Stawell to Ballarat without a car?

The best way to get from Stawell to Ballarat without a car is to bus which takes 1h 42m and costs $1 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Stawell to Ballarat?

The bus from Stawell Station/Napier St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St takes 1h 42m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Stawell to Ballarat bus from?

Stawell to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Stawell Station/Napier St.

Where do I catch the Stawell to Ballarat train from?

Stawell to Ballarat train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Stawell Station.

Train or bus from Stawell to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Stawell to Ballarat is to bus which takes 1h 42m and costs $1 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 2h 19m.

Where does the Stawell to Ballarat bus arrive?

Stawell to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.

Where does the Stawell to Ballarat train arrive?

Stawell to Ballarat train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Ararat Station.

Can I drive from Stawell to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Stawell to Ballarat is 121 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Stawell to Ballarat.

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Stawell to Ballarat - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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1. Take the bus from Stawell Station/Napier St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
1h 42m
$1–100
Train
1. Take the train from Stawell Station to Ararat Stationtrain The Overland
2. Take the train from Ararat Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
2h 19m
$36–69
Drive 120.8 km
1. Drive from Stawell to Ballaratcar 120.8 km
1h 31m
$22–32
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Stawell Station/Napier St to Araratbus Coach
2. Take the train from Ararat Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
2h 24m
$8–23

Stawell to Ballarat by bus

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Distance: 127 km
Duration: 1h 42m

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

V-Line Buses operates a bus from Stawell Station/Napier St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St twice daily. Tickets cost $1–18 and the journey takes 1h 42m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stawell Station to Ballarat Station via Ararat Station in around 2h 19m.

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