What is the cheapest way to get from Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat?

The cheapest way to get from Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat is to train which costs $7 - $10 and takes 1h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat?

The fastest way to get from Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Ballarat?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Ballarat. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Ballarat?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Southern Cross Station station and arriving at Wendouree Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 35m.

How far is it from Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat?

The distance between Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Ballarat is 118 km. The road distance is 109.2 km.

How long does it take to get from Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat?

The train from Southern Cross Station to Wendouree Station takes 1h 35m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat bus from?

Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat train from?

Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Southern Cross Station.

Train or bus from Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs $7 - $10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $100 and takes 1h 45m.

Where does the Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat bus arrive?

Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Ballarat station.

Where does the Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat train arrive?

Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Wendouree Station.

Can I drive from Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat is 109 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat.

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Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat

There are 5 ways to get from Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St 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 Southern Cross Station to Wendouree StationBallarat
1h 35m
$7–10
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to BallaratAdelaide
1h 45m
$1–100
Drive 109.2 km
1. Drive from Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat109.2 km
1h 18m
$22–31
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat109.2 km
1h 18m
$190–240
Bus via Melbourne Airport
1. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival DrCity - Melbourne Airport
2. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballarat
2h 58m
$67

Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat by train

207Weekly Trains

1h 35mAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 117.7 km
Duration: 1h 35m

What companies run services between Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St, VIC, Australia and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?

V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Wendouree Station hourly. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Alternatively, Firefly Express operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Ballarat once daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 1h 45m. V-Line Buses also services this route 4 times a week.

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