There are 6 ways to get from Koo-Wee-Rup to Ballarat by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Koo Wee Rup Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat StationBallarat
3h 4m$13–18Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rd to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer StCoach
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard StCoach / ...
3h 50m$2–29Drive 183.4 km
- Drive from Koo-Wee-Rup to Ballarat183.4 km
2h 11m$35–51Train via Cranbourne Station
- Take the train from Cranbourne Station to Southern Cross StationCranbourne
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat StationBallarat
3h 32m$13–26Train
- Take the train from Pakenham Station to Southern Cross StationPakenham
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat StationBallarat
3h 39m$15–23Bus via Melbourne
- Take the bus from Koo Wee Rup Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballarat
4h 23m$73–75
Koo-Wee-Rup to Ballarat by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Koo-Wee-Rup to Ballarat is to bus and train which costs $13 - $19 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Koo-Wee-Rup to Ballarat is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Koo-Wee-Rup to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rd and arriving at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Koo-Wee-Rup and Ballarat is 188 km. The road distance is 183.4 km.
The best way to get from Koo-Wee-Rup to Ballarat without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 4m and costs $13 - $19.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Koo-Wee-Rup to Ballarat, including transfers.
Koo-Wee-Rup to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rd station.
The best way to get from Koo-Wee-Rup to Ballarat is to bus which takes 3h 50m and costs $2 - $30. Alternatively, you can train via Cranbourne Station, which costs $13 - $27 and takes 3h 32m.
Koo-Wee-Rup to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Koo-Wee-Rup to Ballarat is 183 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Koo-Wee-Rup to Ballarat.
What companies run services between Koo-Wee-Rup, VIC, Australia and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rd to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rd to Ballarat Station via Station St/High St, Cranbourne Station, and Southern Cross Station in around 3h 32m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–10
Train from Pakenham Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–10
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Cranbourne Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from Pakenham Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Koo Wee Rup Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $6–9
- Phone
- +61 3 9662 2505
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rd to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–14
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–16
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Phone
- 03 5333 4181
- info@airportshuttlebus.com.au
- Website
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
Bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballarat
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $49
- Schedules at
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
- Book at
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 207+ hotels available in Ballarat.











