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 which costs $13 - $16 and takes 2h 20m.

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 12m and costs $20 - $30.

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 Homestead Run/Point Cook Rd via Canterbury St/Station Rd, Deer Park Station/Mt Derrimut Rd and Laverton Station/Railway Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Ballarat to Point Cook?

The distance between Ballarat and Point Cook is 136 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 20m and costs $13 - $16.

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

It takes approximately 2h 20m 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.

Train or bus from Ballarat to Point Cook?

The best way to get from Ballarat to Point Cook is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs $13 - $16. Alternatively, you can bus and line 400 bus, which costs and takes 3h 20m.

Where does the Ballarat to Point Cook bus arrive?

Ballarat to Point Cook bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Deer Park 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 12m to drive from Ballarat to Point Cook.

Where can I stay near Point Cook?

There are 4232+ hotels available in Point Cook.

Ballarat to Point Cook - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 400 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Footscray StationBallarat
2h 20m
$13–16
Bus, line 400 bus
1. Take the bus from Ballarat to Deer ParkMelbourne
2. Take the bus from Deer Park Station/Mt Derrimut Rd to Laverton Station/Maher Rd400
3h 20m
Drive 106.9 km
1. Drive from Ballarat to Point Cook106.9 km
1h 12m
$21–30
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ballarat to Point Cook106.9 km
1h 12m
$190–240

Ballarat to Point Cook by train and bus

206Weekly Services

2h 20mAverage Duration

$13Cheapest Price

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Distance: 135.7 km
Duration: 2h 20m

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 $7–10 and the journey takes 1h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballarat to Homestead Run/Point Cook Rd 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 20m.

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