What is the cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Federation Square?

The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Federation Square is to train which costs $13 - $16 and takes 1h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballarat to Federation Square?

The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Federation Square is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs $20 - $29.

Is there a direct bus between Ballarat and Federation Square?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ballarat and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Ballarat and Federation Square?

No, there is no direct train from Ballarat station to Federation Square station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station and arriving at Flinders Street Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.

How far is it from Ballarat to Federation Square?

The distance between Ballarat and Federation Square is 115 km. The road distance is 111.1 km.

How do I travel from Ballarat to Federation Square without a car?

The best way to get from Ballarat to Federation Square without a car is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs $13 - $16.

How long does it take to get from Ballarat to Federation Square?

It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Ballarat to Federation Square, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Federation Square bus from?

Ballarat to Federation Square bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Ballarat station.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Federation Square train from?

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

Train or bus from Ballarat to Federation Square?

The best way to get from Ballarat to Federation Square is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs $13 - $16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $99 and takes 1h 57m.

Where does the Ballarat to Federation Square bus arrive?

Ballarat to Federation Square bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Where does the Ballarat to Federation Square train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ballarat to Federation Square?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Federation Square is 111 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Ballarat to Federation Square.

Where can I stay near Federation Square?

There are 5345+ hotels available in Federation Square.

Ballarat to Federation Square - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Ballarat to Federation Square by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Ballarat
1h 40m
$13–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ballarat to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
1h 57m
$95–99
Drive 111.1 km
1. Drive from Ballarat to Federation Squarecar 111.1 km
1h 22m
$20–29
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ballarat to Federation Squaretaxi 111.1 km
1h 22m
$200–240

Ballarat to Federation Square by train and foot

206Weekly Services

1h 40mAverage Duration

$13Cheapest Price

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Distance: 115.2 km
Duration: 1h 40m

What companies run services between Ballarat, VIC, Australia and Federation Square, VIC, Australia?

V/Line operates a train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Station hourly. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Alternatively, Firefly Express operates a bus from Ballarat to Southern Cross Coach Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 1h 35m.

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