What is the cheapest way to get from Wye River to Ballarat?

The cheapest way to get from Wye River to Ballarat is to bus which costs $2 - $30 and takes 4h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Wye River to Ballarat?

The fastest way to get from Wye River to Ballarat is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Wye River and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Wye River to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from McRae Rd/Great Ocean Rd and arriving at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Wye River to Ballarat?

The distance between Wye River and Ballarat is 276 km. The road distance is 164 km.

How do I travel from Wye River to Ballarat without a car?

The best way to get from Wye River to Ballarat without a car is to taxi and train which takes 3h 55m and costs $140 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Wye River to Ballarat?

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Wye River to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wye River to Ballarat bus from?

Wye River to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from McRae Rd/Great Ocean Rd station.

Where does the Wye River to Ballarat bus arrive?

Wye River to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Geelong Station/Railway Tce.

Can I drive from Wye River to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Wye River to Ballarat is 164 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Wye River to Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

There are 206+ hotels available in Ballarat.

Wye River to Ballarat - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Wye River to Ballarat by taxi, train, bus, or car

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Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Wye River to Birregurra Stationtaxi
2. Take the train from Birregurra Station to Deer Park Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Deer Park Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
3h 55m
$147–179
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from McRae Rd/Great Ocean Rd to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus Coach
2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
4h 54m
$2–30
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from McRae Rd/Great Ocean Rd to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus
2. Take the train from Geelong Station to Deer Park Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Deer Park Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
4h 50m
$17–39
Drive 164 km
1. Drive from Wye River to Ballaratcar 164 km
2h 14m
$30–43

Wye River to Ballarat by bus and train

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4h 50mAverage Duration

$17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 276.1 km
Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Wye River, VIC, Australia and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from McRae Rd/Great Ocean Rd to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 4h 54m.

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