What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Ballan?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Ballan is to train which costs $7 - $10 and takes 1h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Ballan?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Ballan is to drive which takes 56 min and costs $14 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Ballan?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Ballan Police Station/Old Melbourne Rd station. Services depart four times a week, and operate Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Ballan?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Southern Cross Station station and arriving at Ballan Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 4m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Ballan?

The distance between Melbourne and Ballan is 79 km. The road distance is 74.7 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Ballan without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Ballan without a car is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs $7 - $10.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Ballan?

The train from Southern Cross Station to Ballan Station takes 1h 4m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Ballan bus from?

Melbourne to Ballan bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Ballan train from?

Melbourne to Ballan train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Southern Cross Station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to Ballan?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Ballan is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs $7 - $10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $14 and takes 1h 25m.

Where does the Melbourne to Ballan bus arrive?

Melbourne to Ballan bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballan Police Station/Old Melbourne Rd.

Where does the Melbourne to Ballan train arrive?

Melbourne to Ballan train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Ballan Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Ballan?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Ballan is 75 km. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Melbourne to Ballan.

Where can I stay near Ballan?

There are 32+ hotels available in Ballan.

Melbourne to Ballan - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Ballan by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballan StationBallarat
1h 4m
$7–10
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballan Police Station/Old Melbourne RdBallarat
1h 25m
$1–14
Drive 74.7 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Ballan74.7 km
56 min
$15–21
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Ballan74.7 km
56 min
$130–170

Melbourne to Ballan by train

209Weekly Trains

1h 4mAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 78.8 km
Duration: 1h 4m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Ballan, VIC, Australia?

V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Ballan Station hourly. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballan Police Station/Old Melbourne Rd 4 times a week. Tickets cost $1–14 and the journey takes 1h 25m.

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