What is the cheapest way to get from Ballan to Diggers Rest?

The cheapest way to get from Ballan to Diggers Rest is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 40 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballan to Diggers Rest?

The fastest way to get from Ballan to Diggers Rest is to drive which takes 40 min and costs $10 - $16.

Is there a direct train between Ballan and Diggers Rest?

No, there is no direct train from Ballan station to Diggers Rest station. However, there are services departing from Ballan Station and arriving at Diggers Rest Station via Sunshine Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.

How far is it from Ballan to Diggers Rest?

The distance between Ballan and Diggers Rest is 87 km. The road distance is 53.9 km.

How do I travel from Ballan to Diggers Rest without a car?

The best way to get from Ballan to Diggers Rest without a car is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs $13 - $16.

How long does it take to get from Ballan to Diggers Rest?

It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Ballan to Diggers Rest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballan to Diggers Rest train from?

Ballan to Diggers Rest train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Ballan Station.

Train or bus from Ballan to Diggers Rest?

The best way to get from Ballan to Diggers Rest is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs $13 - $16. Alternatively, you can bus and line 460 bus, which costs $12 - $24 and takes 1h 43m.

Where does the Ballan to Diggers Rest train arrive?

Ballan to Diggers Rest train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Sunshine Station.

Can I drive from Ballan to Diggers Rest?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballan to Diggers Rest is 54 km. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Ballan to Diggers Rest.

Where can I stay near Diggers Rest?

There are 261+ hotels available in Diggers Rest.

Ballan to Diggers Rest - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 460 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ballan Station to Sunshine StationBallarat
2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Diggers Rest StationSunbury
1h 30m
$13–15
Drive 53.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ballan to Diggers Rest53.9 km
40 min
$11–16
Bus, line 460 bus
1. Take the bus from Ballan Station/Atkinson St to Caroline Springs Station/Christies RdBallarat
2. Take the bus from Caroline Springs Station/Christies Rd to Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd460 / ...
1h 43m
$12–24
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ballan to Diggers Rest53.9 km
40 min
$130–170

Ballan to Diggers Rest by train

206Weekly Trains

1h 30mAverage Duration

$13Cheapest Price

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Distance: 87.5 km
Duration: 1h 30m

What companies run services between Ballan, VIC, Australia and Diggers Rest, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Ballan Station to Diggers Rest Station via Sunshine Station in around 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballan Station/Atkinson St to Diggers Rest Station via Caroline Springs Station/Christies Rd, Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd, and Watergardens Station in around 1h 43m.

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