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

The cheapest way to get from Footscray to Ballan is to bus which costs $1 - $15 and takes 1h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Footscray to Ballan is to drive which takes 49 min and costs $12 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between Footscray and Ballan?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Footscray Station/Irving St station and arriving at Ballan Station/Atkinson St station. Services depart every three hours, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Footscray and Ballan?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Footscray Station station and arriving at Ballan Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 56 min.

How far is it from Footscray to Ballan?

The distance between Footscray and Ballan is 74 km. The road distance is 68.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Footscray to Ballan without a car is to train which takes 56 min and costs $8 - $12.

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

The train from Footscray Station to Ballan Station takes 56 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Footscray to Ballan bus from?

Footscray to Ballan bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Footscray Station/Irving St.

Where do I catch the Footscray to Ballan train from?

Footscray to Ballan train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Footscray Station.

Train or bus from Footscray to Ballan?

The best way to get from Footscray to Ballan is to train which takes 56 min and costs $8 - $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $15 and takes 1h 57m.

Where does the Footscray to Ballan bus arrive?

Footscray to Ballan bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballan Station/Atkinson St.

Where does the Footscray to Ballan train arrive?

Footscray to Ballan train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Ballan Station.

Can I drive from Footscray to Ballan?

Yes, the driving distance between Footscray to Ballan is 68 km. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Footscray to Ballan.

Where can I stay near Ballan?

There are 52+ hotels available in Ballan.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Footscray Station to Ballan Stationtrain Ballarat
56 min
$8–12
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Ballan Station/Atkinson Stbus Ballarat
1h 57m
$1–15
Drive 68.2 km
1. Drive from Footscray to Ballancar 68.2 km
49 min
$13–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Footscray to Ballantaxi 68.2 km
49 min
$150–190

Footscray to Ballan by train

209Weekly Trains

56 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 73.6 km
Duration: 56 min

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

V/Line operates a train from Footscray Station to Ballan Station hourly. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 56 min. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Ballan Station/Atkinson St every 3 hours. Tickets cost $1–15 and the journey takes 1h 57m.

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