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

The cheapest way to get from Maddingley to Ballarat is to train which costs $7 - $10 and takes 40 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Maddingley to Ballarat is to train which takes 40 min and costs $7 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Maddingley and Ballarat?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bacchus Marsh Station station and arriving at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 57 min.

Is there a direct train between Maddingley and Ballarat?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bacchus Marsh Station station and arriving at Ballarat Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.

How far is it from Maddingley to Ballarat?

The distance between Maddingley and Ballarat is 63 km. The road distance is 61.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Maddingley to Ballarat without a car is to train which takes 40 min and costs $7 - $10.

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

The train from Bacchus Marsh Station to Ballarat Station takes 40 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Maddingley to Ballarat bus from?

Maddingley to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Bacchus Marsh Station.

Where do I catch the Maddingley to Ballarat train from?

Maddingley to Ballarat train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Bacchus Marsh Station.

Train or bus from Maddingley to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Maddingley to Ballarat is to train which takes 40 min and costs $7 - $10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $13 and takes 57 min.

Where does the Maddingley to Ballarat bus arrive?

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

Where does the Maddingley to Ballarat train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Maddingley to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Maddingley to Ballarat is 61 km. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Maddingley to Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

There are 206+ hotels available in Ballarat.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bacchus Marsh Station to Ballarat StationBallarat
40 min
$7–10
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bacchus Marsh Station to Ballarat Station/Lydiard StBallarat
57 min
$1–13
Drive 61.1 km
1. Drive from Maddingley to Ballarat61.1 km
43 min
$12–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Maddingley to Ballarat61.1 km
43 min
$150–190

Maddingley to Ballarat by train

209Weekly Trains

40 minAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 62.9 km
Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between Maddingley, VIC, Australia and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?

V/Line operates a train from Bacchus Marsh Station to Ballarat Station hourly. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 40 min. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Bacchus Marsh Station to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–13 and the journey takes 57 min. Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus also services this route every 3 hours.

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