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

The cheapest way to get from Wonthaggi to Ballarat is to bus via Koo-Wee-Rup which costs $2 - $45 and takes 5h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wonthaggi to Ballarat is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $40 - $65.

How far is it from Wonthaggi to Ballarat?

The distance between Wonthaggi and Ballarat is 250 km. The road distance is 243.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Wonthaggi to Ballarat without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 47m and costs $21 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Wonthaggi to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wonthaggi to Ballarat bus from?

Wonthaggi to Ballarat bus services, operated by V/Line, depart from Wonthaggi station.

Where does the Wonthaggi to Ballarat bus arrive?

Wonthaggi to Ballarat bus services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Koo Wee Rup Station.

Can I drive from Wonthaggi to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Wonthaggi to Ballarat is 244 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Wonthaggi to Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

There are 206+ hotels available in Ballarat.

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Wonthaggi and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Wonthaggi to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Wonthaggi and arriving at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rd and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Wonthaggi Bus Interchange/Biggs Dr to Station St/High Stbus
2. Take the train from Cranbourne Station to Town Hall Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
4h 47m
$21–39
Bus via Koo-Wee-Rup
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wonthaggi to Koo Wee Rup Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rd to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
3. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus
5h 59m
$3–43
Drive 243.9 km
1. Drive from Wonthaggi to Ballaratcar 243.9 km
2h 56m
$44–64
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wonthaggi Bus Interchange/Biggs Dr to Dandenong Station/Foster Stbus
2. Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Melbourne Airport/Grants Rdbus 901
3. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballaratbus
8h 29m
$60–74

Wonthaggi to Ballarat by bus, train, and tram

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4h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 250.2 km
Duration: 4h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Wonthaggi to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rd and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 5h 59m.

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