What is the cheapest way to get from Federation Square to Sovereign Hill?

The cheapest way to get from Federation Square to Sovereign Hill is to bus which costs $1 - $16 and takes 2h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Federation Square to Sovereign Hill?

The fastest way to get from Federation Square to Sovereign Hill is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Federation Square and Sovereign Hill?

No, there is no direct bus from Federation Square to Sovereign Hill. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Burdeu St/Main Rd via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St N. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.

How far is it from Federation Square to Sovereign Hill?

The distance between Federation Square and Sovereign Hill is 118 km. The road distance is 110.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Federation Square to Sovereign Hill without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs $12 - $16.

How long does it take to get from Federation Square to Sovereign Hill?

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Federation Square to Sovereign Hill, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Federation Square to Sovereign Hill bus from?

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

Train or bus from Federation Square to Sovereign Hill?

The best way to get from Federation Square to Sovereign Hill is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs $12 - $16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $16 and takes 2h 49m.

Where does the Federation Square to Sovereign Hill bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Federation Square to Sovereign Hill?

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

Where can I stay near Sovereign Hill?

There are 206+ hotels available in Sovereign Hill.

Federation Square to Sovereign Hill - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat StationBallarat
2h 35m
$12–16
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard StCoach / ...
2h 49m
$1–16
Drive 110.9 km
1. Drive from Federation Square to Sovereign Hill110.9 km
1h 21m
$22–32
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Federation Square to Sovereign Hill110.9 km
1h 21m
$200–240

Federation Square to Sovereign Hill by foot, train, and bus

179Weekly Services

2h 35mAverage Duration

$12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 117.7 km
Duration: 2h 35m

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

V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Station hourly. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St once daily. Tickets cost $1–16 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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