What is the cheapest way to get from Castlemaine to Ballan?

The cheapest way to get from Castlemaine to Ballan is to bus which costs $5 - $17 and takes 2h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Castlemaine to Ballan?

The fastest way to get from Castlemaine to Ballan is to drive which takes 55 min and costs $12 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between Castlemaine and Ballan?

No, there is no direct bus from Castlemaine station to Ballan station. However, there are services departing from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St and arriving at Ballan Police Station/Old Melbourne Rd via CFA/Bridport St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Castlemaine and Ballan?

No, there is no direct train from Castlemaine station to Ballan station. However, there are services departing from Castlemaine Station and arriving at Ballan Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

How far is it from Castlemaine to Ballan?

The distance between Castlemaine and Ballan is 70 km. The road distance is 70.2 km.

How do I travel from Castlemaine to Ballan without a car?

The best way to get from Castlemaine to Ballan without a car is to bus which takes 2h 18m and costs $5 - $17.

How long does it take to get from Castlemaine to Ballan?

It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Castlemaine to Ballan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castlemaine to Ballan bus from?

Castlemaine to Ballan bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St.

Where do I catch the Castlemaine to Ballan train from?

Castlemaine to Ballan train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Castlemaine Station.

Train or bus from Castlemaine to Ballan?

The best way to get from Castlemaine to Ballan is to bus which takes 2h 18m and costs $5 - $17. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $14 - $20 and takes 2h 45m.

Where does the Castlemaine to Ballan bus arrive?

Castlemaine to Ballan bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at CFA/Bridport St station.

Where does the Castlemaine to Ballan train arrive?

Castlemaine to Ballan train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Footscray Station.

Can I drive from Castlemaine to Ballan?

Yes, the driving distance between Castlemaine to Ballan is 70 km. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Castlemaine to Ballan.

Where can I stay near Ballan?

There are 30+ hotels available in Ballan.

Castlemaine to Ballan - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Castlemaine to Ballan by bus, train, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to CFA/Bridport Stbus Coach
2. Take the bus from CFA/Bridport St to Ballan Police Station/Old Melbourne Rdbus Ballan - Hepburn Springs
2h 18m
$6–16
Bus via Ballarat
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
2. Take the bus from Ballarat to Ballanbus
3h 2m
$2–25
Train
1. Take the train from Castlemaine Station to Footscray Stationtrain Bendigo
2. Take the train from Footscray Station to Ballan Stationtrain Ballarat
2h 45m
$14–20
Drive 70.2 km
1. Drive from Castlemaine to Ballancar 70.2 km
55 min
$13–19
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Castlemaine to Ballantaxi 70.2 km
55 min
$110–150

Castlemaine to Ballan by bus

5Weekly Buses

2h 18mAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Castlemaine to Ballan.

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Distance: 70.1 km
Duration: 2h 18m

What companies run services between Castlemaine, VIC, Australia and Ballan, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Ballan Police Station/Old Melbourne Rd via CFA/Bridport St in around 2h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Castlemaine Station to Ballan Station via Footscray Station in around 2h 45m.

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