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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Ballan to Footscray is to drive which takes 48 min and costs $12 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between Ballan and Footscray?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ballan Station/Atkinson St station and arriving at Footscray Station/Irving St station. Services depart six times a week, and operate Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Ballan and Footscray?

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

How far is it from Ballan to Footscray?

The distance between Ballan and Footscray is 74 km. The road distance is 68.3 km.

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

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

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

The train from Ballan Station to Footscray Station takes 1h including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Ballan to Footscray bus from?

Ballan to Footscray bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Ballan Station/Atkinson St.

Where do I catch the Ballan to Footscray train from?

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

Train or bus from Ballan to Footscray?

The best way to get from Ballan to Footscray is to train which takes 1h and costs $7 - $10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $14 and takes 1h 57m.

Where does the Ballan to Footscray bus arrive?

Ballan to Footscray bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Footscray Station/Irving St.

Where does the Ballan to Footscray train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ballan to Footscray?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballan to Footscray is 68 km. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Ballan to Footscray.

Where can I stay near Footscray?

There are 5259+ hotels available in Footscray.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ballan Station to Footscray Stationtrain Ballarat
1h
$7–10
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ballan Station/Atkinson St to Footscray Station/Irving Stbus Ballarat
1h 57m
$1–14
Drive 68.3 km
1. Drive from Ballan to Footscraycar 68.3 km
48 min
$13–19
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ballan to Footscraytaxi 68.3 km
48 min
$120–150

Ballan to Footscray by train

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Distance: 73.6 km
Duration: 1h

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

V/Line operates a train from Ballan Station to Footscray Station hourly. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Ballan Station/Atkinson St to Footscray Station/Irving St 6 times a week. Tickets cost $1–14 and the journey takes 1h 57m.

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