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

The cheapest way to get from Merimbula to Ballarat is to bus and train which costs $19 - $50 and takes 11h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merimbula to Ballarat is to fly and train which takes 4h 41m and costs $240 - $800.

How far is it from Merimbula to Ballarat?

The distance between Merimbula and Ballarat is 576 km. The road distance is 688.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Merimbula to Ballarat without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 42m and costs $19 - $50.

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Merimbula to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merimbula to Ballarat bus from?

Merimbula to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Park St station.

Where does the Merimbula to Ballarat bus arrive?

Merimbula to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Bairnsdale station.

Can I drive from Merimbula to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Merimbula to Ballarat is 689 km. It takes approximately 8h 5m to drive from Merimbula to Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

There are 207+ hotels available in Ballarat.

Merimbula to Ballarat - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Merimbula and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Merimbula to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Park St and arriving at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Bairnsdale, Traralgon Station/Princes St and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 48m.

There are 5 ways to get from Merimbula to Ballarat by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly to Melbourne Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Merimbula Airport (MIM) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)MIM - MEL
2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Station
4h 41m
$240–794
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park St to Bairnsdale
2. Take the bus from Bairnsdale to Traralgon Station/Princes St
3. Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
4. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
13h 48m
$8–80
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Park St to Bairnsdale
2. Take the train from Bairnsdale Station to Southern Cross Station
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Station
11h 42m
$19–48
Drive 688.7 km
1. Drive from Merimbula to Ballarat688.7 km
8h 5m
$131–189
Fly to Avalon Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Merimbula Airport (MIM) to Avalon Airport (AVV)MIM - AVV
2. Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminal
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Station
11h 12m
$193–820

Merimbula to Ballarat by bus and train

3Weekly Services

11h 42mAverage Duration

$19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 576 km
Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Merimbula, NSW, Australia and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Park St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Bairnsdale, Traralgon Station/Princes St, and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 13h 48m.

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