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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Ballan to Melbourne is to drive which takes 57 min and costs $14 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Ballan and Melbourne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ballan Station/Atkinson St station and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Ballan and Melbourne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ballan Station station and arriving at Southern Cross Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.

How far is it from Ballan to Melbourne?

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

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

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

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

The train from Ballan Station to Southern Cross Station takes 1h 10m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Ballan to Melbourne bus from?

Ballan to Melbourne bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, depart from Ballan station.

Where do I catch the Ballan to Melbourne train from?

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

Train or bus from Ballan to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Ballan to Melbourne is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs $7 - $10. Alternatively, you can bus via Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr, which costs $62 and takes 1h 40m.

Where does the Ballan to Melbourne bus arrive?

Ballan to Melbourne bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, arrive at Melbourne Airport station.

Where does the Ballan to Melbourne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ballan to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballan to Melbourne is 75 km. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Ballan to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5375+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Ballan to Melbourne - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Ballan to Melbourne by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Ballan Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Ballarat
1h 10m
$7–10
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ballan Station/Atkinson St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus Ballarat
2h 10m
$1–15
Bus via Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr
1. Take the bus from Ballan to Melbourne Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Skybus Coach Terminalbus City - Melbourne Airport
1h 40m
$62
Drive 74.7 km
1. Drive from Ballan to Melbournecar 74.7 km
57 min
$15–21
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ballan to Melbournetaxi 74.7 km
57 min
$130–170

Ballan to Melbourne by train

206Weekly Trains

1h 10mAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 78.8 km
Duration: 1h 10m

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

V/Line operates a train from Ballan Station to Southern Cross Station hourly. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballan to Skybus Coach Terminal via Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr in around 1h 40m.

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