What is the cheapest way to get from The Twelve Apostles to Ballarat?

The cheapest way to get from The Twelve Apostles to Ballarat is to bus which costs $3 - $40 and takes 5h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from The Twelve Apostles to Ballarat?

The fastest way to get from The Twelve Apostles to Ballarat is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between The Twelve Apostles and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from The Twelve Apostles to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Twelve Apostles/Great Ocean Rd and arriving at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Warrnambool Station/Merri St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

How far is it from The Twelve Apostles to Ballarat?

The distance between The Twelve Apostles and Ballarat is 272 km. The road distance is 172.5 km.

How do I travel from The Twelve Apostles to Ballarat without a car?

The best way to get from The Twelve Apostles to Ballarat without a car is to bus which takes 5h 35m and costs $3 - $40.

How long does it take to get from The Twelve Apostles to Ballarat?

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from The Twelve Apostles to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the The Twelve Apostles to Ballarat bus from?

The Twelve Apostles to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Twelve Apostles/Great Ocean Rd station.

Where does the The Twelve Apostles to Ballarat bus arrive?

The Twelve Apostles to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Warrnambool Station/Merri St.

Can I drive from The Twelve Apostles to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between The Twelve Apostles to Ballarat is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from The Twelve Apostles to Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

There are 203+ hotels available in Ballarat.

The Twelve Apostles to Ballarat - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from The Twelve Apostles to Ballarat by bus, train, or car

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1. Take the bus from Twelve Apostles/Great Ocean Rd to Warrnambool Station/Merri Stbus Coach
2. Take the bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
5h 35m
$3–36
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Loch Ard Gorge/Great Ocean Rd to Warrnambool Station/Merri Stbus
2. Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Deer Park Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Deer Park Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
7h 3m
$19–40
Drive 172.5 km
1. Drive from The Twelve Apostles to Ballaratcar 172.5 km
2h 11m
$31–45

The Twelve Apostles to Ballarat by bus

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5h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 271.9 km
Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between The Twelve Apostles, VIC, Australia and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Twelve Apostles/Great Ocean Rd to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Warrnambool Station/Merri St in around 5h 35m.

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