What is the cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Point Cook?

The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Point Cook is to train and bus which costs $20 - $24 and takes 2h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballarat to Point Cook?

The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Point Cook is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs $19 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Ballarat and Point Cook?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat to Point Cook. However, there are services departing from Ballarat and arriving at Point Cook Rd/Sanctuary Lakes Bvd via Canterbury St/Station Rd, Deer Park Station/Mt Derrimut Rd and Laverton Station/Railway Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Ballarat and Point Cook?

No, there is no direct train from Ballarat station to Point Cook station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station and arriving at Williams Landing Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.

How far is it from Ballarat to Point Cook?

The distance between Ballarat and Point Cook is 134 km. The road distance is 106.9 km.

How do I travel from Ballarat to Point Cook without a car?

The best way to get from Ballarat to Point Cook without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs $20 - $24.

How long does it take to get from Ballarat to Point Cook?

It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Ballarat to Point Cook, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Point Cook bus from?

Ballarat to Point Cook bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Ballarat station.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Point Cook train from?

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

Train or bus from Ballarat to Point Cook?

The best way to get from Ballarat to Point Cook is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs $20 - $24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $81 - $84 and takes 3h 1m.

Where does the Ballarat to Point Cook bus arrive?

Ballarat to Point Cook bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Deer Park station.

Where does the Ballarat to Point Cook train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ballarat to Point Cook?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Point Cook is 107 km. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Ballarat to Point Cook.

Where can I stay near Point Cook?

There are 4505+ hotels available in Point Cook.

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There are 4 ways to get from Ballarat to Point Cook by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Footscray Stationtrain Ballarat
2h 12m
$21–24
Drive 106.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ballarat to Point Cookcar 106.9 km
1h 13m
$19–28
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Deer Park Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the bus from Deer Park Station/Mt Derrimut Rd to Laverton Station/Maher Rdbus 400
2h 51m
$21–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ballarat to Deer Parkbus Melbourne
2. Take the bus from Deer Park Station/Mt Derrimut Rd to Laverton Station/Maher Rdbus 400
3h 1m
$81–84

Ballarat to Point Cook by train and bus

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Distance: 134.4 km
Duration: 2h 12m

What companies run services between Ballarat, VIC, Australia and Point Cook, VIC, Australia?

V/Line operates a train from Ballarat Station to Footscray Station hourly. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 1h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballarat to Point Cook Rd/Sanctuary Lakes Bvd via Deer Park, Canterbury St/Station Rd, Deer Park Station/Mt Derrimut Rd, Laverton Station/Maher Rd, and Laverton Station/Railway Ave in around 3h 1m.

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