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 17m.

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 $19 - $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 17m and costs $17 - $21.

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

It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Point Cook to Ballarat, including transfers.

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 191+ hotels available in Ballarat.

Point Cook to Ballarat - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 497 bus

There are 4 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 Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
2h 17m
$17–20
Line 497 bus, line 150 bus, train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Atlantis Dr/Point Cook Rd to Williams Landing Stationbus 949 / ...
2. Take the bus from Williams Landing Station to Tarneit Stationbus 150 / ...
3. Take the train from Tarneit Station to Deer Park Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Deer Park Station/Railway Pde to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus
3h 11m
$11–28
Drive 106.7 km
1. Drive from Point Cook to Ballaratcar 106.7 km
1h 13m
$20–28
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Point Cook to Ballarattaxi 106.7 km
1h 13m
$190–230

Point Cook to Ballarat by bus and train

209Weekly Services

2h 17mAverage Duration

$17Cheapest 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 17m

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 $7–10 and the journey takes 1h 17m.

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