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

The cheapest way to get from Wangaratta to Ballarat is to bus via Bendigo which costs $4 - $40 and takes 5h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wangaratta to Ballarat is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs $50 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Wangaratta and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Wangaratta station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Wangaratta Station/Norton St and arriving at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Bendigo Station/Railway Pl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Wangaratta and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct train from Wangaratta station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Wangaratta Station and arriving at Ballarat Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Wangaratta to Ballarat?

The distance between Wangaratta and Ballarat is 347 km. The road distance is 299.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Wangaratta to Ballarat without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs $30 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Wangaratta to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wangaratta to Ballarat bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Wangaratta to Ballarat train from?

Wangaratta to Ballarat train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Wangaratta Station.

Train or bus from Wangaratta to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Wangaratta to Ballarat is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs $30 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus via Bendigo, which costs $4 - $40 and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the Wangaratta to Ballarat bus arrive?

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

Where does the Wangaratta to Ballarat train arrive?

Wangaratta to Ballarat train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Southern Cross station.

Can I drive from Wangaratta to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Wangaratta to Ballarat is 300 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Wangaratta to Ballarat.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wangaratta Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
4h 24m
$31–164
Bus via Bendigo
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wangaratta Station/Norton St to Bendigo Station/Railway Plbus Coach
2. Take the bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
5h 45m
$4–40
Drive 299.6 km
1. Drive from Wangaratta to Ballaratcar 299.6 km
3h 48m
$54–78
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wangaratta Station, Norton St to Broadmeadows Station, Railway Cresbus 6103 / ...
2. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballaratbus
6h 14m
$78–86

Wangaratta to Ballarat by train

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Distance: 347.2 km
Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a train from Wangaratta Station to Ballarat Station via Southern Cross Station in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wangaratta Station/Norton St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Bendigo Station/Railway Pl in around 5h 45m.

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