What is the cheapest way to get from Swan Hill to Ballarat?

The cheapest way to get from Swan Hill to Ballarat is to bus which costs $3 - $40 and takes 5h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swan Hill to Ballarat?

The fastest way to get from Swan Hill to Ballarat is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs $50 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Swan Hill and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Swan Hill station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Swan Hill Station/Curlewis St and arriving at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Bendigo Station/Railway Pl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Swan Hill and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct train from Swan Hill station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Swan Hill Station and arriving at Ballarat Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

How far is it from Swan Hill to Ballarat?

The distance between Swan Hill and Ballarat is 306 km. The road distance is 281.4 km.

How do I travel from Swan Hill to Ballarat without a car?

The best way to get from Swan Hill to Ballarat without a car is to bus which takes 5h 2m and costs $3 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Swan Hill to Ballarat?

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Swan Hill to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swan Hill to Ballarat bus from?

Swan Hill to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Swan Hill Station/Curlewis St.

Where do I catch the Swan Hill to Ballarat train from?

Swan Hill to Ballarat train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Swan Hill Station.

Train or bus from Swan Hill to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Swan Hill to Ballarat is to bus which takes 5h 2m and costs $3 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $18 - $27 and takes 6h 8m.

Where does the Swan Hill to Ballarat bus arrive?

Swan Hill to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Bendigo Station/Railway Pl.

Where does the Swan Hill to Ballarat train arrive?

Swan Hill to Ballarat train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Footscray Station.

Can I drive from Swan Hill to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Swan Hill to Ballarat is 281 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Swan Hill to Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

There are 207+ hotels available in Ballarat.

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

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

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1. Take the bus from Swan Hill Station/Curlewis St to Bendigo Station/Railway Plbus Coach / ...
2. Take the bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
5h 2m
$4–38
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Swan Hill Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain Bendigo
2. Take the bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
5h 34m
$11–28
Drive 281.4 km
1. Drive from Swan Hill to Ballaratcar 281.4 km
3h 36m
$51–73
Train
1. Take the train from Swan Hill Station to Footscray Stationtrain Bendigo
2. Take the train from Footscray Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
6h 8m
$19–27

Swan Hill to Ballarat by bus

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5h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 306.4 km
Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Swan Hill, VIC, Australia and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Swan Hill Station/Curlewis St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Bendigo Station/Railway Pl in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Swan Hill Station to Ballarat Station via Footscray Station in around 6h 8m.

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