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

The cheapest way to get from Springvale to Ballarat is to bus which costs $6 - $23 and takes 4h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Springvale to Ballarat is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct train between Springvale and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct train from Springvale station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Springvale Station and arriving at Ballarat Station via Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #6 and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.

How far is it from Springvale to Ballarat?

The distance between Springvale and Ballarat is 137 km. The road distance is 134.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Springvale to Ballarat without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs $19 - $24.

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

It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Springvale to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Springvale to Ballarat train from?

Springvale to Ballarat train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Springvale Station.

Train or bus from Springvale to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Springvale to Ballarat is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs $19 - $24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $23 and takes 4h 20m.

Where does the Springvale to Ballarat train arrive?

Springvale to Ballarat train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Town Hall Station.

Can I drive from Springvale to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Springvale to Ballarat is 134 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Springvale to Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

There are 208+ hotels available in Ballarat.

Springvale to Ballarat - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Springvale to Ballarat by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Springvale Station to Town Hall Stationtrain Cranbourne / ...
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
2h 33m
$19–23
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Ballarat
4h 20m
$6–22
Drive 134.5 km
1. Drive from Springvale to Ballaratcar 134.5 km
1h 42m
$24–35

Springvale to Ballarat by train and tram

209Weekly Services

2h 33mAverage Duration

$19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 137.5 km
Duration: 2h 33m

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

You can take a train from Springvale Station to Ballarat Station via Town Hall Station, Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #6, Southern Cross Station/Collins St #D14, and Southern Cross Station in around 2h 33m. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St every 2 hours. Tickets cost $1–17 and the journey takes 2h 31m.

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