What is the cheapest way to get from Footscray to Sovereign Hill?

The cheapest way to get from Footscray to Sovereign Hill is to train which costs $14 - $18 and takes 1h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Footscray to Sovereign Hill?

The fastest way to get from Footscray to Sovereign Hill is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs $18 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between Footscray and Sovereign Hill?

No, there is no direct bus from Footscray station to Sovereign Hill. However, there are services departing from Footscray Station/Irving St and arriving at Burdeu St/Main Rd via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St N. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.

How far is it from Footscray to Sovereign Hill?

The distance between Footscray and Sovereign Hill is 111 km. The road distance is 103.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Footscray to Sovereign Hill without a car is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs $14 - $18.

How long does it take to get from Footscray to Sovereign Hill?

It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Footscray to Sovereign Hill, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Footscray to Sovereign Hill bus from?

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

Train or bus from Footscray to Sovereign Hill?

The best way to get from Footscray to Sovereign Hill is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs $14 - $18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $23 and takes 1h 51m.

Where does the Footscray to Sovereign Hill bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Footscray to Sovereign Hill?

Yes, the driving distance between Footscray to Sovereign Hill is 104 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Footscray to Sovereign Hill.

Where can I stay near Sovereign Hill?

There are 195+ hotels available in Sovereign Hill.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Footscray Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
1h 50m
$15–18
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Ballarat
1h 51m
$8–22
Drive 103.6 km
1. Drive from Footscray to Sovereign Hillcar 103.6 km
1h 12m
$19–27
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Footscray to Sovereign Hilltaxi 103.6 km
1h 12m
$190–230

Footscray to Sovereign Hill by train and bus

209Weekly Services

1h 50mAverage Duration

$15Cheapest Price

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Distance: 111 km
Duration: 1h 50m

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

V/Line operates a train from Footscray Station to Ballarat Station hourly. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St 3 times a day. Tickets cost $1–17 and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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