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

The cheapest way to get from Cranbourne to Ballan is to train which costs $13 - $18 and takes 2h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cranbourne to Ballan is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct train between Cranbourne and Ballan?

No, there is no direct train from Cranbourne station to Ballan station. However, there are services departing from Cranbourne Station and arriving at Ballan Station via Town Hall Station and Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.

How far is it from Cranbourne to Ballan?

The distance between Cranbourne and Ballan is 124 km. The road distance is 121.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Cranbourne to Ballan without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs $13 - $18.

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

It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Cranbourne to Ballan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cranbourne to Ballan train from?

Cranbourne to Ballan train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Cranbourne Station.

Where does the Cranbourne to Ballan train arrive?

Cranbourne to Ballan train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Town Hall Station.

Can I drive from Cranbourne to Ballan?

Yes, the driving distance between Cranbourne to Ballan is 121 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Cranbourne to Ballan.

Where can I stay near Ballan?

There are 31+ hotels available in Ballan.

Cranbourne to Ballan - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cranbourne to Ballan by train, bus, or car

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Train
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1. Take the train from Cranbourne Station to Town Hall Stationtrain Cranbourne
2. Take the train from Footscray Station to Ballan Stationtrain Ballarat
2h 33m
$14–18
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chadstone Shopping Centre/Eastern Access Rd to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus 903
2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballan Stationtrain Ballarat
6h 7m
$14–18
Drive 121.2 km
1. Drive from Cranbourne to Ballancar 121.2 km
1h 37m
$22–32
Train via Frankston
1. Take the train from Frankston Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Frankston
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballan Stationtrain Ballarat
3h 15m
$20–24

Cranbourne to Ballan by train

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2h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 124.5 km
Duration: 2h 33m

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

You can take a train from Cranbourne Station to Ballan Station via Town Hall Station and Footscray Station in around 2h 33m.

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