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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Ballan is to train which costs $7 - $10 and takes 1h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Ballan is to drive which takes 56 min and costs $13 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Ballan?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Ballan Station/Atkinson St station. Services depart three times a day, and operate Monday, Tuesday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Ballan?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Southern Cross Station station and arriving at Ballan Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 4m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Ballan?

The distance between Melbourne and Ballan is 86 km. The road distance is 74.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Ballan without a car is to bus which takes 1h 3m and costs $1 - $14.

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

The bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballan Station/Atkinson St takes 1h 3m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Ballan bus from?

Melbourne to Ballan bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Ballan train from?

Melbourne to Ballan train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Southern Cross Station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to Ballan?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Ballan is to bus which takes 1h 3m and costs $1 - $14. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $7 - $10 and takes 1h 4m.

Where does the Melbourne to Ballan bus arrive?

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

Where does the Melbourne to Ballan train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Ballan?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Ballan is 75 km. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Melbourne to Ballan.

Where can I stay near Ballan?

There are 30+ hotels available in Ballan.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballan Station/Atkinson Stbus Ballarat
1h 3m
$1–14
Train
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballan Stationtrain Ballarat
1h 4m
$7–10
Drive 74.7 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Ballancar 74.7 km
56 min
$14–20
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Ballantaxi 74.7 km
56 min
$130–170

Melbourne to Ballan by bus

18Weekly Buses

1h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 86.5 km
Duration: 1h 3m

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

V-Line Buses operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballan Station/Atkinson St 3 times a day. Tickets cost $1–14 and the journey takes 1h 3m. Alternatively, V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Ballan Station hourly. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 1h 4m.

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