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

The cheapest way to get from Colac to Ballarat is to train which costs $14 - $20 and takes 3h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colac to Ballarat is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs $19 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Colac and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Colac station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Colac Station/Gellibrand St and arriving at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

Is there a direct train between Colac and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct train from Colac station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Colac Station and arriving at Ballarat Station via Deer Park Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Colac to Ballarat?

The distance between Colac and Ballarat is 180 km. The road distance is 100.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Colac to Ballarat without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 18m and costs $8 - $27.

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

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Colac to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colac to Ballarat bus from?

Colac to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Colac Station/Gellibrand St.

Where do I catch the Colac to Ballarat train from?

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

Train or bus from Colac to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Colac to Ballarat is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs $14 - $20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $29 and takes 4h.

Where does the Colac to Ballarat bus arrive?

Colac to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Geelong Station/Railway Tce.

Where does the Colac to Ballarat train arrive?

Colac to Ballarat train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Deer Park Station.

Can I drive from Colac to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Colac to Ballarat is 100 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Colac to Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

There are 207+ hotels available in Ballarat.

Colac to Ballarat - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Colac to Ballarat by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Colac Station to Camperdown StationGeelong
2. Take the bus from Camperdown Station/Longmore St to Ballarat Base Hospital/Sturt StCoach
3h 18m
$8–26
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Geelong Station/Railway TceGeelong
2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Ballarat Station/Lydiard StCoach
4h
$2–29
Train
1. Take the train from Colac Station to Deer Park StationGeelong
2. Take the train from Deer Park Station to Ballarat StationBallarat
3h 20m
$15–20
Drive 100.5 km
1. Drive from Colac to Ballarat100.5 km
1h 20m
$19–28
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Colac to Ballarat100.5 km
1h 20m
$200–240

Colac to Ballarat by train and bus

2Weekly Services

3h 18mAverage Duration

$8Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Colac to Ballarat.

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Distance: 179.9 km
Duration: 3h 18m

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

You can take a train from Colac Station to Ballarat Station via Deer Park Station in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 4h.

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