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

The cheapest way to get from Morwell to Ballarat is to train which costs $14 - $20 and takes 4h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Morwell to Ballarat is to drive which takes 3h and costs $45 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Morwell and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Morwell station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Morwell Station/Princes Dr and arriving at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Morwell and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct train from Morwell station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Morwell Station and arriving at Ballarat Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

How far is it from Morwell to Ballarat?

The distance between Morwell and Ballarat is 258 km. The road distance is 259.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Morwell to Ballarat without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs $14 - $20.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Morwell to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Morwell to Ballarat bus from?

Morwell to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Morwell Station/Princes Dr.

Where do I catch the Morwell to Ballarat train from?

Morwell to Ballarat train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Morwell Station.

Train or bus from Morwell to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Morwell to Ballarat is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs $14 - $20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $35 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Morwell to Ballarat bus arrive?

Morwell to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Where does the Morwell to Ballarat train arrive?

Morwell to Ballarat train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Morwell to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Morwell to Ballarat is 259 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Morwell to Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

There are 207+ hotels available in Ballarat.

Morwell to Ballarat - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Morwell to Ballarat by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Morwell Station to Southern Cross StationTraralgon
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat StationBallarat
4h 2m
$15–20
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Morwell Station/Princes Dr to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer StTraralgon
2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard StCoach / ...
4h 50m
$3–34
Drive 259.4 km
1. Drive from Morwell to Ballarat259.4 km
3h
$50–71

Morwell to Ballarat by train

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Distance: 257.7 km
Duration: 4h 2m

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

You can take a train from Morwell Station to Ballarat Station via Southern Cross Station in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Morwell Station/Princes Dr to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 4h 50m.

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