Macleod to Ballarat Buses

Macleod to Ballarat buses

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The average bus between Macleod and Ballarat takes 2h 56m and the fastest bus takes 2h 4m. The bus service runs several times per day from Macleod 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.

2h 56m
Duration: 139 km
Distance: $80
Average price: Every 3 hours
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Take the bus from Watsonia Station/Greensborough Hwy to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Drbus Box Hill - Melbourne Airport
Take the bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballaratbus

3h 3m

$80

Macleod to Ballarat bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Macleod and Ballarat. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Macleod is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Ballarat at 7:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, September 4, 2026

12:33 PM → 3:00 PM
2h 27m • 1 change
2:18 PM → 4:45 PM
2h 27m • 1 change
3:18 PM → 6:20 PM
3h 2m • 1 change
4:53 PM → 7:40 PM
2h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, September 5, 2026

6:11 AM → 8:15 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
8:11 AM → 10:15 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
10:13 AM → 12:35 PM
2h 22m • 1 change
11:15 AM → 2:15 PM
3h • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, September 6, 2026

6:11 AM → 8:15 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
8:11 AM → 10:15 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
10:13 AM → 12:35 PM
2h 22m • 1 change
11:15 AM → 2:15 PM
3h • 1 change
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Departing Monday, September 7, 2026

5:58 AM → 8:20 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 10:35 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 11:55 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
11:05 AM → 1:25 PM
2h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, September 8, 2026

5:58 AM → 8:20 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 10:35 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 11:55 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
11:05 AM → 1:25 PM
2h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, September 9, 2026

5:58 AM → 8:20 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 10:35 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 11:55 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
11:05 AM → 1:25 PM
2h 20m • 1 change
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