What is the cheapest way to get from Red Cliffs to Ballarat?

The cheapest way to get from Red Cliffs to Ballarat is to bus via Donald which costs $5 - $45 and takes 8h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Red Cliffs to Ballarat?

The fastest way to get from Red Cliffs to Ballarat is to fly and bus which takes 4h 3m and costs $270 - $460.

Is there a direct bus between Red Cliffs and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Red Cliffs to Ballarat. However, there are services departing from Red Cliffs Post Office/Indi Ave and arriving at Armstrong St/Sturt Sz via Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy and Lakeside Dr/Midland Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

How far is it from Red Cliffs to Ballarat?

The distance between Red Cliffs and Ballarat is 589 km. The road distance is 428.1 km.

How do I travel from Red Cliffs to Ballarat without a car?

The best way to get from Red Cliffs to Ballarat without a car is to bus via Donald which takes 8h 10m and costs $5 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Red Cliffs to Ballarat?

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Red Cliffs to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Red Cliffs to Ballarat bus from?

Red Cliffs to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Red Cliffs Post Office/Indi Ave station.

Where does the Red Cliffs to Ballarat bus arrive?

Red Cliffs to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy station.

Can I drive from Red Cliffs to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Red Cliffs to Ballarat is 428 km. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Red Cliffs to Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

There are 204+ hotels available in Ballarat.

Red Cliffs to Ballarat - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Red Cliffs to Ballarat by plane, bus, or car

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

Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Mildura Airport (MQL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)MQL - MEL
2. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballarat
4h 3m
$275–456
Bus via Donald
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Red Cliffs Post Office/Indi Ave to Post Office/Sunraysia HwyCoach
2. Take the bus from Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy to Lakeside Dr/Midland HwyCoach
8h 10m
$6–45
Drive 428.1 km
1. Drive from Red Cliffs to Ballarat428.1 km
5h
$84–122
Bus
1. Take the bus from Red Cliffs Post Office/Indi Ave to Maryborough Station/Station StCoach
2. Take the bus from Havelock St/Clarendon St to Ballarat Base Hospital/Sturt StBendigo - Ballarat Via Maryborough
8h 23m
Bus via Horsham
1. Take the bus from Red Cliffs Post Office/Indi Ave to Coach Terminal/24 Roberts AveHorsham - Mildura Via Ouyen, Warracknabeal
2. Take the bus from Horsham to BallaratMelbourne
8h 30m

Red Cliffs to Ballarat by bus

5Weekly Buses

8h 10mAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 588.7 km
Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Red Cliffs, VIC, Australia and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Red Cliffs Post Office/Indi Ave to Armstrong St/Sturt Sz via Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy and Lakeside Dr/Midland Hwy in around 8h 10m.

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