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 via Sunshine West which costs $16 - $22 and takes 4h 29m.

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 station to Koo-Wee-Rup. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and arriving at Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rd via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.

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 33m and costs $15 - $23.

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

It takes approximately 3h 33m 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 V-Line Buses, depart from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.

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 34m and costs $2 - $35. Alternatively, you can train via Sunshine West, which costs $16 - $22 and takes 4h 29m.

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

Ballarat to Koo-Wee-Rup bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

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

Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Koo-Wee-Rup is 187 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Ballarat to Koo-Wee-Rup.

Where can I stay near Koo-Wee-Rup?

There are 77+ 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 33m
$16–23
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus Ballarat / ...
2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rdbus Coach
3h 34m
$3–31
Drive 186.5 km
1. Drive from Ballarat to Koo-Wee-Rupcar 186.5 km
2h 7m
$35–50
Train via Sunshine West
1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Sunshine Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the train from Town Hall Station to Pakenham Stationtrain Pakenham
4h 29m
$17–22
Train
1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Stationtrain Traralgon
4h 32m
$19–28

Ballarat to Koo-Wee-Rup by train and bus

48Weekly Services

3h 33mAverage 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 33m

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

You can take a bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rd via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 3h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ballarat Station to Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rd via Sunshine Station, Town Hall Station, Pakenham Station, and Pakenham Station/Railway Ave in around 4h 29m.

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