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

The cheapest way to get from Woodend to Ballarat is to bus which costs $1 - $25 and takes 2h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Woodend to Ballarat is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Woodend and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Woodend station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Woodend Station/Station St and arriving at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via CFA/Bridport St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Woodend and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct train from Woodend station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Woodend Station and arriving at Ballarat Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.

How far is it from Woodend to Ballarat?

The distance between Woodend and Ballarat is 180 km. The road distance is 85.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Woodend to Ballarat without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs $16 - $24.

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

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Woodend to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Woodend to Ballarat bus from?

Woodend to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Woodend Station/Station St.

Where do I catch the Woodend to Ballarat train from?

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

Train or bus from Woodend to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Woodend to Ballarat is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs $16 - $24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $25 and takes 2h 42m.

Where does the Woodend to Ballarat bus arrive?

Woodend to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at CFA/Bridport St station.

Where does the Woodend to Ballarat train arrive?

Woodend to Ballarat train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Footscray Station.

Can I drive from Woodend to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Woodend to Ballarat is 85 km. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Woodend to Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

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There are 5 ways to get from Woodend to Ballarat by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Woodend Station to Footscray Stationtrain Bendigo
2. Take the train from Footscray Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
2h 37m
$16–23
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Woodend Station/Station St to CFA/Bridport Stbus Coach
2. Take the bus from CFA/Bridport St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
2h 42m
$2–24
Drive 85.1 km
1. Drive from Woodend to Ballaratcar 85.1 km
1h 13m
$16–23
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Woodend to Ballarattaxi 85.1 km
1h 13m
$190–240
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Woodend Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain Bendigo
2. Take the bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
3h 6m
$9–26

Woodend to Ballarat by train

137Weekly Trains

2h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 180.5 km
Duration: 2h 37m

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

You can take a train from Woodend Station to Ballarat Station via Footscray Station in around 2h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Woodend Station/Station St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via CFA/Bridport St in around 2h 42m.

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