What is the cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Cranbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Cranbourne is to train and bus which costs $12 - $15 and takes 6h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballarat to Cranbourne?

The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Cranbourne is to drive which takes 2h and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct train between Ballarat and Cranbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Ballarat station to Cranbourne station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station and arriving at Cranbourne Station via Footscray Station and Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.

How far is it from Ballarat to Cranbourne?

The distance between Ballarat and Cranbourne is 163 km. The road distance is 156.6 km.

How do I travel from Ballarat to Cranbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Ballarat to Cranbourne without a car is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs $13 - $16.

How long does it take to get from Ballarat to Cranbourne?

It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Ballarat to Cranbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Cranbourne train from?

Ballarat to Cranbourne train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Ballarat Station.

Where does the Ballarat to Cranbourne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ballarat to Cranbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Cranbourne is 157 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Ballarat to Cranbourne.

Where can I stay near Cranbourne?

There are 392+ hotels available in Cranbourne.

Ballarat to Cranbourne - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Ballarat to Cranbourne by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Footscray StationBallarat
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Cranbourne StationCranbourne
2h 44m
$13–16
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Sunshine StationBallarat
2. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Chadstone Shopping Centre/Eastern Access Rd903
6h 21m
$12–15
Drive 156.6 km
1. Drive from Ballarat to Cranbourne156.6 km
2h
$30–43

Ballarat to Cranbourne by train

206Weekly Trains

2h 44mAverage Duration

$13Cheapest Price

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Distance: 162.6 km
Duration: 2h 44m

What companies run services between Ballarat, VIC, Australia and Cranbourne, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Ballarat Station to Cranbourne Station via Footscray Station and Flinders Street Station in around 2h 44m.

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