What is the cheapest way to get from Federation Square to Ballarat?

The cheapest way to get from Federation Square to Ballarat is to bus which costs $1 - $17 and takes 1h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Federation Square to Ballarat?

The fastest way to get from Federation Square to Ballarat is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs $19 - $29.

Is there a direct bus between Federation Square and Ballarat?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Federation Square and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct train from Federation Square station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Flinders Street Station and arriving at Ballarat Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.

How far is it from Federation Square to Ballarat?

The distance between Federation Square and Ballarat is 124 km. The road distance is 111 km.

How do I travel from Federation Square to Ballarat without a car?

The best way to get from Federation Square to Ballarat without a car is to bus which takes 1h 47m and costs $1 - $17.

How long does it take to get from Federation Square to Ballarat?

The bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St takes 1h 23m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Federation Square to Ballarat bus from?

Federation Square to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Where do I catch the Federation Square to Ballarat train from?

Federation Square to Ballarat train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Southern Cross Station.

Train or bus from Federation Square to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Federation Square to Ballarat is to bus which takes 1h 47m and costs $1 - $17. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $13 - $18 and takes 1h 57m.

Where does the Federation Square to Ballarat bus arrive?

Federation Square to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.

Where does the Federation Square to Ballarat train arrive?

Federation Square to Ballarat train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Ballarat Station.

Can I drive from Federation Square to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Federation Square to Ballarat is 111 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Federation Square to Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

There are 195+ hotels available in Ballarat.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Ballarat / ...
1h 47m
$1–17
Train
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
1h 57m
$14–18
Drive 111 km
1. Drive from Federation Square to Ballaratcar 111 km
1h 21m
$20–29
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Federation Square to Ballarattaxi 111 km
1h 21m
$200–240

Federation Square to Ballarat by foot and train

209Weekly Services

1h 57mAverage Duration

$14Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Federation Square to Ballarat.

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Distance: 123.9 km
Duration: 1h 47m

What companies run services between Federation Square, VIC, Australia and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?

V-Line Buses operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St twice daily. Tickets cost $1–17 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Alternatively, V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Station hourly. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 1h 25m.

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