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 $17 - $21 and takes 2h 28m.

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 $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Point Cook and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Point Cook to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from South Shore Ave/Sanctuary Lakes South Bvd and arriving at Wendouree Station via Laverton Station/Maher Rd and Deer Park Station/Railway Pde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

How far is it from Point Cook to Ballarat?

The distance between Point Cook and Ballarat is 136 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 28m and costs $17 - $21.

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

It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Point Cook to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Point Cook to Ballarat bus from?

Point Cook to Ballarat bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Laverton Station/Maher Rd.

Train or bus from Point Cook to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Point Cook to Ballarat is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs $17 - $21. Alternatively, you can line 400 bus and bus, which costs $10 - $26 and takes 3h 55m.

Where does the Point Cook to Ballarat bus arrive?

Point Cook to Ballarat bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Deer Park Station/Mt Derrimut Rd.

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 203+ hotels available in Ballarat.

Point Cook to Ballarat - 5 ways to travel via train, line 400 bus, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Point Cook to Ballarat by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Footscray Station to Wendouree StationBallarat
2h 28m
$17–20
Line 400 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Laverton Station/Maher Rd to Deer Park Station/Mt Derrimut Rd400
2. Take the bus from Deer Park Station/Railway Pde to Wendouree StationBallarat
3h 55m
$10–25
Drive 106.7 km
1. Drive from Point Cook to Ballarat106.7 km
1h 13m
$21–31
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Point Cook to Ballarat106.7 km
1h 13m
$190–230
Line 495 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Ivory Ave/Alamanda Bvd to Williams Landing Station495 / ...
2. Take the train from Williams Landing Station to Southern Cross Station
3. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus
4. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballarat
4h 7m
$77

Point Cook to Ballarat by bus and train

207Weekly Services

2h 28mAverage Duration

$17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 136 km
Duration: 2h 28m

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

V/Line operates a train from Footscray Station to Wendouree Station hourly. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 1h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Shore Ave/Sanctuary Lakes South Bvd to Wendouree Station via Laverton Station/Railway Ave, Laverton Station/Maher Rd, Deer Park Station/Mt Derrimut Rd, and Deer Park Station/Railway Pde in around 3h 55m.

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