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

The cheapest way to get from Shepparton to Ballarat is to train which costs $14 - $21 and takes 4h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shepparton to Ballarat is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Shepparton and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Shepparton station to Ballarat. However, there are services departing from Shepparton Station/Purcell St and arriving at Ballarat via Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd and Melbourne Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Shepparton and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct train from Shepparton station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Shepparton Station and arriving at Ballarat Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from Shepparton to Ballarat?

The distance between Shepparton and Ballarat is 295 km. The road distance is 229.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Shepparton to Ballarat without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs $14 - $21.

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

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Shepparton to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shepparton to Ballarat bus from?

Shepparton to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Shepparton Station/Purcell St.

Where do I catch the Shepparton to Ballarat train from?

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

Train or bus from Shepparton to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Shepparton to Ballarat is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs $14 - $21. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $75 and takes 5h 18m.

Where does the Shepparton to Ballarat bus arrive?

Shepparton to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd.

Where does the Shepparton to Ballarat train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shepparton to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Shepparton to Ballarat is 230 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Shepparton to Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

There are 197+ hotels available in Ballarat.

Shepparton to Ballarat - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Shepparton to Ballarat by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shepparton Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Seymour
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
4h 22m
$15–20
Bus via Bendigo
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Fraser St/Wyndham St to Bendigo Station/Railway Plbus Bendigo Station - Shepparton Station Via Bendigo Station
2. Take the bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
5h 25m
$10–27
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shepparton Station/Purcell St to Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rdbus Seymour
2. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballaratbus
5h 18m
$56–73
Drive 229.9 km
1. Drive from Shepparton to Ballaratcar 229.9 km
3h 4m
$43–62

Shepparton to Ballarat by train

31Weekly Trains

4h 22mAverage Duration

$15Cheapest Price

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Distance: 295.2 km
Duration: 4h 22m

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

You can take a train from Shepparton Station to Ballarat Station via Southern Cross Station in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shepparton Station/Purcell St to Ballarat via Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd, Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd, and Melbourne Airport in around 5h 18m.

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