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

The cheapest way to get from Geelong to Ballan is to train which costs $14 - $20 and takes 1h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geelong to Ballan is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs $13 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Geelong and Ballan?

No, there is no direct bus from Geelong station to Ballan station. However, there are services departing from Geelong Station/Railway Tce and arriving at Ballan Station/Atkinson St via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.

Is there a direct train between Geelong and Ballan?

No, there is no direct train from Geelong station to Ballan station. However, there are services departing from Geelong Station and arriving at Ballan Station via Deer Park Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.

How far is it from Geelong to Ballan?

The distance between Geelong and Ballan is 124 km. The road distance is 69.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Geelong to Ballan without a car is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs $14 - $20.

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

It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Geelong to Ballan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geelong to Ballan bus from?

Geelong to Ballan bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Geelong Station/Railway Tce.

Where do I catch the Geelong to Ballan train from?

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

Train or bus from Geelong to Ballan?

The best way to get from Geelong to Ballan is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs $14 - $20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $26 and takes 3h.

Where does the Geelong to Ballan bus arrive?

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

Where does the Geelong to Ballan train arrive?

Geelong to Ballan train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Deer Park Station.

Can I drive from Geelong to Ballan?

Yes, the driving distance between Geelong to Ballan is 70 km. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Geelong to Ballan.

Where can I stay near Ballan?

There are 31+ hotels available in Ballan.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Geelong Station to Deer Park Stationtrain Geelong
2. Take the train from Deer Park Station to Ballan Stationtrain Ballarat
1h 49m
$14–19
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
2. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Ballan Station/Atkinson Stbus Ballarat
3h
$2–25
Drive 69.8 km
1. Drive from Geelong to Ballancar 69.8 km
1h 10m
$14–20
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Geelong to Ballantaxi 69.8 km
1h 10m
$140–170

Geelong to Ballan by train

204Weekly Trains

1h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 124.1 km
Duration: 1h 49m

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

You can take a train from Geelong Station to Ballan Station via Deer Park Station in around 1h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Ballan Station/Atkinson St via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St in around 3h.

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