There are 4 ways to get from Ballarat to Scienceworks by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ballarat Station to Footscray StationBallarat
1h 46m$13–16Bus
- Take the bus from Ballarat to Southern Cross Coach TerminalMelbourne
2h 14m$100–104Drive 108 km
- Drive from Ballarat to Scienceworks108 km
1h 12m$21–30Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ballarat to Scienceworks108 km
1h 12m$190–240
Ballarat to Scienceworks by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Scienceworks is to train which costs $13 - $16 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Scienceworks is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat to Scienceworks. However, there are services departing from Ballarat and arriving at Sardine St/Lorimer St via Southern Cross Station/Collins St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballarat station to Scienceworks station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station and arriving at Spotswood Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
The distance between Ballarat and Scienceworks is 113 km. The road distance is 108 km.
The best way to get from Ballarat to Scienceworks without a car is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs $13 - $16.
It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Ballarat to Scienceworks, including transfers.
Ballarat to Scienceworks bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Ballarat station.
Ballarat to Scienceworks train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Ballarat Station.
The best way to get from Ballarat to Scienceworks is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs $13 - $16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $104 and takes 2h 14m.
What companies run services between Ballarat, VIC, Australia and Scienceworks, 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, Firefly Express operates a bus from Ballarat to Southern Cross Coach Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 1h 35m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Ballarat Station to Footscray Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–10
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- enquiries@fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Ballarat to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Ballarat to Scienceworks bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.
Ballarat to Scienceworks train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Footscray Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Scienceworks is 108 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Ballarat to Scienceworks.
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