What is the cheapest way to get from Waurn Ponds to Ballarat?

The cheapest way to get from Waurn Ponds to Ballarat is to line 1 bus and bus which costs $6 - $21 and takes 3h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waurn Ponds to Ballarat?

The fastest way to get from Waurn Ponds to Ballarat is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Waurn Ponds and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Waurn Ponds to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Pigdons Rd/Princes Hwy and arriving at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Waurn Ponds and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct train from Waurn Ponds station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Waurn Ponds Station and arriving at Ballarat Station via Deer Park Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.

How far is it from Waurn Ponds to Ballarat?

The distance between Waurn Ponds and Ballarat is 171 km. The road distance is 88.8 km.

How do I travel from Waurn Ponds to Ballarat without a car?

The best way to get from Waurn Ponds to Ballarat without a car is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs $16 - $24.

How long does it take to get from Waurn Ponds to Ballarat?

It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Waurn Ponds to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waurn Ponds to Ballarat bus from?

Waurn Ponds to Ballarat bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Pigdons Rd/Princes Hwy station.

Where do I catch the Waurn Ponds to Ballarat train from?

Waurn Ponds to Ballarat train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Waurn Ponds Station.

Train or bus from Waurn Ponds to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Waurn Ponds to Ballarat is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs $16 - $24. Alternatively, you can line 1 bus and bus, which costs $6 - $21 and takes 3h 1m.

Where does the Waurn Ponds to Ballarat bus arrive?

Waurn Ponds to Ballarat bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Geelong Station/Railway Tce.

Where does the Waurn Ponds to Ballarat train arrive?

Waurn Ponds to Ballarat train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Deer Park Station.

Can I drive from Waurn Ponds to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Waurn Ponds to Ballarat is 89 km. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Waurn Ponds to Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

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Waurn Ponds to Ballarat - 4 ways to travel via train, line 1 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Waurn Ponds to Ballarat by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Waurn Ponds Station to Deer Park Stationtrain Geelong
2. Take the train from Deer Park Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
2h 24m
$16–23
Line 1 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pigdons Rd/Princes Hwy to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus 1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
3h 1m
$7–21
Drive 88.8 km
1. Drive from Waurn Ponds to Ballaratcar 88.8 km
1h 8m
$16–23
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Waurn Ponds to Ballarattaxi 88.8 km
1h 8m
$200–250

Waurn Ponds to Ballarat by train

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Distance: 170.6 km
Duration: 2h 24m

What companies run services between Waurn Ponds, VIC, Australia and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Waurn Ponds Station to Ballarat Station via Deer Park Station in around 2h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pigdons Rd/Princes Hwy to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 3h 1m.

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