What is the cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Koo-Wee-Rup?

The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Koo-Wee-Rup is to train which costs $16 - $22 and takes 4h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballarat to Koo-Wee-Rup?

The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Koo-Wee-Rup is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Ballarat and Koo-Wee-Rup?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat to Koo-Wee-Rup station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat and arriving at Koo Wee Rup Station via Southern Cross Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Ballarat to Koo-Wee-Rup?

The distance between Ballarat and Koo-Wee-Rup is 188 km. The road distance is 186.5 km.

How do I travel from Ballarat to Koo-Wee-Rup without a car?

The best way to get from Ballarat to Koo-Wee-Rup without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 34m and costs $15 - $23.

How long does it take to get from Ballarat to Koo-Wee-Rup?

It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Ballarat to Koo-Wee-Rup, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Koo-Wee-Rup bus from?

Ballarat to Koo-Wee-Rup bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Ballarat station.

Train or bus from Ballarat to Koo-Wee-Rup?

The best way to get from Ballarat to Koo-Wee-Rup is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs $100 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $16 - $22 and takes 4h 22m.

Where does the Ballarat to Koo-Wee-Rup bus arrive?

Ballarat to Koo-Wee-Rup bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Can I drive from Ballarat to Koo-Wee-Rup?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Koo-Wee-Rup is 186 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Ballarat to Koo-Wee-Rup.

Where can I stay near Koo-Wee-Rup?

There are 112+ hotels available in Koo-Wee-Rup.

Ballarat to Koo-Wee-Rup - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Ballarat to Koo-Wee-Rup by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Koo Wee Rup Stationbus
3h 34m
$16–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ballarat to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Koo Wee Rup Stationbus
3h 40m
$102–110
Drive 186.5 km
1. Drive from Ballarat to Koo-Wee-Rupcar 186.5 km
2h 7m
$33–48
Bus via Melbourne
1. Take the bus from Ballarat to Melbourne Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rdbus Coach
4h 10m
$78–91
Train
1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Footscray Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the train from Town Hall Station to Pakenham Stationtrain Pakenham
4h 22m
$17–22

Ballarat to Koo-Wee-Rup by train and bus

48Weekly Services

3h 34mAverage Duration

$16Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ballarat to Koo-Wee-Rup.

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Distance: 188.1 km
Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Ballarat, VIC, Australia and Koo-Wee-Rup, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Ballarat to Koo Wee Rup Station via Southern Cross Coach Terminal in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ballarat Station to Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rd via Footscray Station, Town Hall Station, Pakenham Station, and Pakenham Station/Railway Ave in around 4h 22m.

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