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

The cheapest way to get from Metung to Ballarat is to bus and train which costs $45 - $80 and takes 7h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Metung to Ballarat is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs $75 - $110.

How far is it from Metung to Ballarat?

The distance between Metung and Ballarat is 420 km. The road distance is 421.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Metung to Ballarat without a car is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs $100 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Metung to Ballarat, including transfers.

Train or bus from Metung to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Metung to Ballarat is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs $100 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $100 and takes 8h 4m.

Can I drive from Metung to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Metung to Ballarat is 421 km. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Metung to Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

There are 195+ hotels available in Ballarat.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bairnsdale Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Traralgon
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
6h 9m
$101–124
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from General Store/Princes Hwy to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus
2. Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
3. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus
8h 4m
$40–96
Drive 421.5 km
1. Drive from Metung to Ballaratcar 421.5 km
4h 57m
$76–110
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from General Store/Princes Hwy to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus
2. Take the train from Traralgon Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
7h 2m
$48–78

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Metung to Ballarat.

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Distance: 419.8 km
Duration: 6h 9m

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

You can take a vehicle from Metung to Ballarat Station via Bairnsdale Station and Southern Cross Station in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Metung to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via General Store/Princes Hwy, Traralgon Station/Princes St, and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 8h 4m.

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