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

The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Fawkner is to train which costs $13 - $16 and takes 2h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Fawkner is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Ballarat and Fawkner?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat to Fawkner. However, there are services departing from Ballarat and arriving at Phillip St/Mahoneys Rd via Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd and Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Ballarat and Fawkner?

No, there is no direct train from Ballarat station to Fawkner station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station and arriving at Gowrie Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

How far is it from Ballarat to Fawkner?

The distance between Ballarat and Fawkner is 128 km. The road distance is 112.1 km.

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

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

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

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Ballarat to Fawkner, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Fawkner bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Fawkner train from?

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

Train or bus from Ballarat to Fawkner?

The best way to get from Ballarat to Fawkner is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs $13 - $16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $59 and takes 2h 40m.

Where does the Ballarat to Fawkner bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ballarat to Fawkner train arrive?

Ballarat to Fawkner train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Ballarat to Fawkner?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Fawkner is 112 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Ballarat to Fawkner.

Where can I stay near Fawkner?

There are 4923+ hotels available in Fawkner.

Ballarat to Fawkner - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Ballarat to Fawkner by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross StationBallarat
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Gowrie StationUpfield
2h 16m
$13–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ballarat to Melbourne Airport
2h 40m
$59
Drive 112.1 km
1. Drive from Ballarat to Fawkner112.1 km
1h 18m
$22–31
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ballarat to Fawkner112.1 km
1h 18m
$200–250
Train, line 903 bus
1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Sunshine StationBallarat
2. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Coburg PS/Bell St903
3h 11m
$17–20

Ballarat to Fawkner by train

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2h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 127.9 km
Duration: 2h 16m

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

You can take a train from Ballarat Station to Gowrie Station via Southern Cross Station in around 2h 16m. Alternatively, Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus operates a bus from Ballarat to Melbourne Airport every 3 hours. Tickets cost $49 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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