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

The cheapest way to get from Whittlesea to Ballarat is to train which costs $19 - $24 and takes 3h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whittlesea to Ballarat is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs $24 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Whittlesea and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Whittlesea to Ballarat. However, there are services departing from Walnut St/Church St and arriving at Ballarat via South Morang Station/Civic Dr and Melbourne Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Whittlesea and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct train from Whittlesea station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Mernda Station and arriving at Ballarat Station via Flinders Street Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from Whittlesea to Ballarat?

The distance between Whittlesea and Ballarat is 157 km. The road distance is 140.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Whittlesea to Ballarat without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs $19 - $24.

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

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Whittlesea to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whittlesea to Ballarat bus from?

Whittlesea to Ballarat bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from South Morang Station/Civic Dr.

Where do I catch the Whittlesea to Ballarat train from?

Whittlesea to Ballarat train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Mernda Station.

Train or bus from Whittlesea to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Whittlesea to Ballarat is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs $19 - $24. Alternatively, you can line 901 bus and bus, which costs $64 and takes 4h 47m.

Where does the Whittlesea to Ballarat bus arrive?

Whittlesea to Ballarat bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd station.

Where does the Whittlesea to Ballarat train arrive?

Whittlesea to Ballarat train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.

Can I drive from Whittlesea to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Whittlesea to Ballarat is 141 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Whittlesea to Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

There are 202+ hotels available in Ballarat.

Whittlesea to Ballarat - 3 ways to travel via train, line 901 bus, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Whittlesea to Ballarat by train, bus, or car

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1. Take the train from Mernda Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Mernda
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
3h 8m
$20–24
Line 901 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from South Morang Station/Civic Dr to Melbourne Airport/Grants Rdbus 901
2. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballaratbus
4h 47m
$64
Drive 140.8 km
1. Drive from Whittlesea to Ballaratcar 140.8 km
1h 40m
$25–36

Whittlesea to Ballarat by bus and train

170Weekly Services

3h 8mAverage Duration

$20Cheapest Price

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Distance: 157.4 km
Duration: 3h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Walnut St/Church St to Ballarat Station via Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd, Mernda Station, Flinders Street Station, and Southern Cross Station in around 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Walnut St/Church St to Ballarat via South Morang Station/Civic Dr, Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd, and Melbourne Airport in around 4h 47m.

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