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

The cheapest way to get from Fitzroy to Ballarat is to bus which costs $5 - $21 and takes 2h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fitzroy to Ballarat is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Fitzroy and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Fitzroy to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Eye & Ear Hospital/Victoria Pde and arriving at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Fitzroy and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct train from Fitzroy to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from St David St/Brunswick St #15 and arriving at Ballarat Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.

How far is it from Fitzroy to Ballarat?

The distance between Fitzroy and Ballarat is 117 km. The road distance is 111.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Fitzroy to Ballarat without a car is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs $12 - $16.

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

It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Fitzroy to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fitzroy to Ballarat bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Fitzroy to Ballarat train from?

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

Train or bus from Fitzroy to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Fitzroy to Ballarat is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs $12 - $16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5 - $21 and takes 2h 44m.

Where does the Fitzroy to Ballarat bus arrive?

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

Where does the Fitzroy to Ballarat train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Fitzroy to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Fitzroy to Ballarat is 112 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Fitzroy to Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

There are 196+ hotels available in Ballarat.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
2h 10m
$12–15
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach / ...
2h 44m
$5–20
Drive 111.6 km
1. Drive from Fitzroy to Ballaratcar 111.6 km
1h 22m
$22–31
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Fitzroy to Ballarattaxi 111.6 km
1h 22m
$200–250

Fitzroy to Ballarat by tram and train

209Weekly Services

2h 10mAverage Duration

$12Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Fitzroy to Ballarat.

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Distance: 116.9 km
Duration: 2h 10m

What companies run services between Fitzroy, VIC, Australia and Ballarat, 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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