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

The cheapest way to get from Thomastown to Ballarat is to train which costs $13 - $18 and takes 2h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thomastown to Ballarat is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Thomastown and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Thomastown to Ballarat. However, there are services departing from Clarke St/Spring St and arriving at Ballarat via Epping Plaza SC/Cooper St and Melbourne Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Thomastown and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct train from Thomastown station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Thomastown Station and arriving at Ballarat Station via Flinders Street Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

How far is it from Thomastown to Ballarat?

The distance between Thomastown and Ballarat is 132 km. The road distance is 116.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Thomastown to Ballarat without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs $13 - $18.

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

It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Thomastown to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thomastown to Ballarat bus from?

Thomastown to Ballarat bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Epping Plaza SC/Cooper St station.

Where do I catch the Thomastown to Ballarat train from?

Thomastown to Ballarat train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Thomastown Station.

Train or bus from Thomastown to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Thomastown to Ballarat is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs $13 - $18. Alternatively, you can line 901 bus and bus, which costs $64 and takes 4h 3m.

Where does the Thomastown to Ballarat bus arrive?

Thomastown to Ballarat bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd station.

Where does the Thomastown to Ballarat train arrive?

Thomastown to Ballarat train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.

Can I drive from Thomastown to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Thomastown to Ballarat is 116 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Thomastown to Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

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Thomastown to Ballarat - 3 ways to travel via train, line 901 bus, bus, and car

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

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1. Take the train from Thomastown Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Mernda
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
2h 31m
$14–18
Line 901 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Epping Plaza SC/Cooper St to Melbourne Airport/Grants Rdbus 901
2. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballaratbus
4h 3m
$64
Drive 116.1 km
1. Drive from Thomastown to Ballaratcar 116.1 km
1h 22m
$21–31

Thomastown to Ballarat by train

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2h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 132.5 km
Duration: 2h 31m

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

You can take a train from Thomastown Station to Ballarat Station via Flinders Street Station and Southern Cross Station in around 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clarke St/Spring St to Ballarat via Epping Plaza SC/Cooper St, Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd, and Melbourne Airport in around 4h 3m.

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