What is the cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Toorak?

The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Toorak is to train which costs $13 - $16 and takes 2h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballarat to Toorak?

The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Toorak is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Ballarat and Toorak?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat to Toorak. However, there are services departing from Ballarat and arriving at St Johns Anglican Church/Orrong Rd via Banana Alley Vaults/Flinders St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Ballarat and Toorak?

No, there is no direct train from Ballarat station to Toorak station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station and arriving at Heyington Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.

How far is it from Ballarat to Toorak?

The distance between Ballarat and Toorak is 122 km. The road distance is 116.2 km.

How do I travel from Ballarat to Toorak without a car?

The best way to get from Ballarat to Toorak without a car is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs $13 - $16.

How long does it take to get from Ballarat to Toorak?

It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Ballarat to Toorak, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Toorak bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Toorak train from?

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

Train or bus from Ballarat to Toorak?

The best way to get from Ballarat to Toorak is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs $13 - $16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $104 and takes 2h 35m.

Where does the Ballarat to Toorak bus arrive?

Ballarat to Toorak bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Where does the Ballarat to Toorak train arrive?

Ballarat to Toorak train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Ballarat to Toorak?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Toorak is 116 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Ballarat to Toorak.

Where can I stay near Toorak?

There are 5309+ hotels available in Toorak.

Ballarat to Toorak - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Ballarat
2h 1m
$13–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ballarat to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
2h 35m
$100–104
Drive 116.2 km
1. Drive from Ballarat to Toorakcar 116.2 km
1h 27m
$21–31
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ballarat to Tooraktaxi 116.2 km
1h 27m
$210–260

Ballarat to Toorak by train

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2h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 121.7 km
Duration: 2h 1m

What companies run services between Ballarat, VIC, Australia and Toorak, VIC, Australia?

V/Line operates a train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Station hourly. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 1h 28m. 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.

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