There are 3 ways to get from Waurn Ponds to Crowlands by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from North Shore Station to Ararat Stationtrain The Overland
4h 44m$64–140Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
- Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Araratbus Coach / ...
6h 42m$11–95Drive 180.9 km
- Drive from Waurn Ponds to Crowlandscar 180.9 km
2h 14m$33–48
Waurn Ponds to Crowlands by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Waurn Ponds to Crowlands is to bus which costs $10 - $95 and takes 6h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Waurn Ponds to Crowlands is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Waurn Ponds to Crowlands. However, there are services departing from Pigdons Rd/Princes Hwy and arriving at Crowlands Primary School/Ararat St Arnaud Rd via Geelong Station/Railway Tce, Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and Ararat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Waurn Ponds station to Crowlands station. However, there are services departing from Waurn Ponds Station and arriving at Ararat Station via North Shore Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Waurn Ponds and Crowlands is 220 km. The road distance is 180.9 km.
The best way to get from Waurn Ponds to Crowlands without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs $60 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Waurn Ponds to Crowlands, including transfers.
Waurn Ponds to Crowlands bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Geelong Station/Railway Tce.
Waurn Ponds to Crowlands train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from North Shore Station.
The best way to get from Waurn Ponds to Crowlands is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs $60 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $10 - $95 and takes 6h 42m.
What companies run services between Waurn Ponds, VIC, Australia and Crowlands, VIC, Australia?
Journey Beyond - The Overland operates a train from North Shore Station to Ararat Station twice a week. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pigdons Rd/Princes Hwy to Crowlands Primary School/Ararat St Arnaud Rd via Geelong Station/Railway Tce, Ballarat Station/Lydiard St, and Ararat in around 6h 42m.
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- Journey Beyond
Train from North Shore Station to Ararat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Journey Beyond
- Red Standard
- $55–70
- Red Premium
- $100–130
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–15
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Ararat
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Ararat
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $63–66
- Website
- Firefly Express
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Ararat
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Transport Victoria
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Booking & Getting There
Waurn Ponds to Crowlands bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.
Waurn Ponds to Crowlands train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Ararat Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waurn Ponds to Crowlands is 181 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Waurn Ponds to Crowlands.
There are 20+ hotels available in Crowlands.