What is the cheapest way to get from Diggers Rest to Ballarat?

The cheapest way to get from Diggers Rest to Ballarat is to train which costs $12 - $16 and takes 1h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Diggers Rest to Ballarat?

The fastest way to get from Diggers Rest to Ballarat is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs $16 - $24.

Is there a direct train between Diggers Rest and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct train from Diggers Rest station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Diggers Rest Station and arriving at Ballarat Station via Sunshine Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.

How far is it from Diggers Rest to Ballarat?

The distance between Diggers Rest and Ballarat is 122 km. The road distance is 89.3 km.

How do I travel from Diggers Rest to Ballarat without a car?

The best way to get from Diggers Rest to Ballarat without a car is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs $12 - $16.

How long does it take to get from Diggers Rest to Ballarat?

It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Diggers Rest to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Diggers Rest to Ballarat train from?

Diggers Rest to Ballarat train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Diggers Rest Station.

Train or bus from Diggers Rest to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Diggers Rest to Ballarat is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs $12 - $16. Alternatively, you can line 460 bus and bus, which costs $11 - $27 and takes 2h 50m.

Where does the Diggers Rest to Ballarat train arrive?

Diggers Rest to Ballarat train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Sunshine Station.

Can I drive from Diggers Rest to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Diggers Rest to Ballarat is 89 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Diggers Rest to Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

There are 195+ hotels available in Ballarat.

Diggers Rest to Ballarat - 3 ways to travel via train, line 460 bus, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Diggers Rest to Ballarat by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Diggers Rest Station to Sunshine Stationtrain Sunbury
2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
1h 56m
$12–15
Line 460 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd to Caroline Springs Station/Christies Rdbus 460
2. Take the bus from Caroline Springs Station/Christies Rd to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Ballarat
2h 50m
$11–26
Drive 89.3 km
1. Drive from Diggers Rest to Ballaratcar 89.3 km
1h 4m
$16–24

Diggers Rest to Ballarat by train

209Weekly Trains

1h 56mAverage Duration

$12Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Diggers Rest to Ballarat.

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Distance: 121.9 km
Duration: 1h 56m

What companies run services between Diggers Rest, VIC, Australia and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Diggers Rest Station to Ballarat Station via Sunshine Station in around 1h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Diggers Rest Station to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Watergardens Station, Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd, and Caroline Springs Station/Christies Rd in around 2h 50m.

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