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

The cheapest way to get from Toorak to Ballarat is to train which costs $13 - $18 and takes 2h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Toorak to Ballarat is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Toorak and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Toorak to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from St Johns Anglican Church/Orrong Rd and arriving at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Toorak and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct train from Toorak station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Toorak Station and arriving at Ballarat Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.

How far is it from Toorak to Ballarat?

The distance between Toorak and Ballarat is 123 km. The road distance is 116.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Toorak to Ballarat without a car is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs $13 - $18.

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

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

Where do I catch the Toorak to Ballarat bus from?

Toorak to Ballarat bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from St Johns Anglican Church/Orrong Rd station.

Where do I catch the Toorak to Ballarat train from?

Toorak to Ballarat train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Southern Cross Station.

Train or bus from Toorak to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Toorak to Ballarat is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs $13 - $18. Alternatively, you can line 605 bus and bus, which costs $6 - $22 and takes 3h 19m.

Where does the Toorak to Ballarat bus arrive?

Toorak to Ballarat bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at A'Beckett St/Queen St station.

Where does the Toorak to Ballarat train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Toorak to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Toorak to Ballarat is 116 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Toorak to Ballarat.

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Toorak to Ballarat - 4 ways to travel via train, line 605 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
2h 5m
$13–17
Line 605 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Johns Anglican Church/Orrong Rd to A'Beckett St/Queen Stbus 605
2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach / ...
3h 19m
$7–22
Drive 116.2 km
1. Drive from Toorak to Ballaratcar 116.2 km
1h 27m
$21–30
Line 58 tram, bus
1. Take the tram from Woorigoleen Rd/Toorak Rd #135 to Collins St/William St #4tram 58
2. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Drbus
3. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballaratbus
3h 49m
$85

Toorak to Ballarat by train

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Distance: 122.5 km
Duration: 2h 5m

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

V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Station hourly. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Johns Anglican Church/Orrong Rd to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via A'Beckett St/Queen St and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 3h 19m.

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