There are 4 ways to get from Wantirna South to Ballarat by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Glen Waverley Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Glen Waverley
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
2h 56m$20–24Line 907 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mitcham Station/Colombo St to King St/Lonsdale Stbus 907
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach / ...
4h 9m$13–28Drive 137.4 km
- Drive from Wantirna South to Ballaratcar 137.4 km
1h 47m$25–36Bus
- Take the bus from Harcrest Bvd/Stud Rd to Melbourne Airport/Grants Rdbus 901
- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballaratbus
5h 37m$58
Wantirna South to Ballarat by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wantirna South to Ballarat is to train which costs $19 - $24 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Wantirna South to Ballarat is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Wantirna South to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from High Street Rd/Cathies Lane and arriving at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Mitcham Station/Colombo St and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Wantirna South station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Glen Waverley Station and arriving at Ballarat Station via Flinders Street Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between Wantirna South and Ballarat is 143 km. The road distance is 137.4 km.
The best way to get from Wantirna South to Ballarat without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs $19 - $24.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Wantirna South to Ballarat, including transfers.
Wantirna South to Ballarat bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Mitcham Station/Colombo St.
Wantirna South to Ballarat train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Glen Waverley Station.
The best way to get from Wantirna South to Ballarat is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs $19 - $24. Alternatively, you can line 907 bus and bus, which costs $12 - $28 and takes 4h 9m.
What companies run services between Wantirna South, VIC, Australia and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Cathies Lane/High Street Rd to Ballarat Station via Glen Waverley Station/Railway Pde, Glen Waverley Station, Flinders Street Station, and Southern Cross Station in around 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street Rd/Cathies Lane to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Mitcham Station/Calcutta St, Mitcham Station/Colombo St, King St/Lonsdale St, and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 4h 9m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Glen Waverley Station to Flinders Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Mitcham Station/Colombo St to King St/Lonsdale St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Harcrest Bvd/Stud Rd to Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–16
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
- Phone
- 03 5333 4181
- [email protected]
- Website
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
Bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballarat
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $52
- Schedules at
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
- Book at
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Wantirna South to Ballarat bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at King St/Lonsdale St station.
Wantirna South to Ballarat train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wantirna South to Ballarat is 137 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Wantirna South to Ballarat.
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