The average bus between Fitzroy and Ballarat takes 2h 51m and the fastest bus takes 2h 2m. The bus service runs several times per day from Fitzroy to Ballarat. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Fitzroy and Ballarat. The earliest departure is at 7:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fitzroy is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Ballarat at 1:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Fitzroy to Ballarat. However, there are services departing from Fitzroy station and arriving at Ballarat station via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Fitzroy to Ballarat bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Footscray Station/Irving St.
Fitzroy to Ballarat bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.
The distance between Fitzroy and Ballarat is 102.8 km. The road distance is 129 km.
V-Line Buses operates a bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St every 2 hours. Tickets cost $1–17 and the journey takes 2h 31m.