What is the cheapest way to get from Point Cook to Ballarat?

The cheapest way to get from Point Cook to Ballarat is to train which costs $19 - $24 and takes 2h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Point Cook to Ballarat?

The fastest way to get from Point Cook to Ballarat is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs $18 - $28.

How far is it from Point Cook to Ballarat?

The distance between Point Cook and Ballarat is 132 km. The road distance is 106.7 km.

How do I travel from Point Cook to Ballarat without a car?

The best way to get from Point Cook to Ballarat without a car is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs $19 - $24.

How long does it take to get from Point Cook to Ballarat?

It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Point Cook to Ballarat, including transfers.

Train or bus from Point Cook to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Point Cook to Ballarat is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs $19 - $24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $13 - $35 and takes 4h 24m.

Can I drive from Point Cook to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Point Cook to Ballarat is 107 km. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Point Cook to Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

There are 164+ hotels available in Ballarat.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Footscray Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
2h 18m
$20–24
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Deer Park Station/Railway Pde to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Ballarat
4h 24m
$14–33
Drive 106.7 km
1. Drive from Point Cook to Ballaratcar 106.7 km
1h 13m
$19–28

Point Cook to Ballarat by bus and train

160Weekly Services

2h 18mAverage Duration

$20Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Point Cook to Ballarat.

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Distance: 131.6 km
Duration: 2h 18m

What companies run services between Point Cook, VIC, Australia and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?

V/Line operates a train from Footscray Station to Ballarat Station hourly. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Deer Park Station/Railway Pde to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St every 4 hours. Tickets cost $1–16 and the journey takes 2h 2m.

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