There are 3 ways to get from Traralgon to Ballan by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Traralgon Station to Southern Cross StationTraralgon
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballan StationBallarat
3h 49m$15–20Bus
- Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer StTraralgon
- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballan
5h 11m$63–80Drive 241.2 km
- Drive from Traralgon to Ballan241.2 km
2h 42m$47–68
Traralgon to Ballan by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Traralgon to Ballan is to train which costs $14 - $20 and takes 3h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Traralgon to Ballan is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Traralgon station to Ballan. However, there are services departing from Traralgon Station/Princes St and arriving at Ballan via Skybus Coach Terminal and Melbourne Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Traralgon station to Ballan station. However, there are services departing from Traralgon Station and arriving at Ballan Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Traralgon and Ballan is 237 km. The road distance is 241.2 km.
The best way to get from Traralgon to Ballan without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs $14 - $20.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Traralgon to Ballan, including transfers.
Traralgon to Ballan bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Traralgon Station/Princes St.
Traralgon to Ballan train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Traralgon Station.
The best way to get from Traralgon to Ballan is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs $14 - $20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $80 and takes 5h 11m.
What companies run services between Traralgon, VIC, Australia and Ballan, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Traralgon Station to Ballan Station via Southern Cross Station in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Ballan via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Skybus Coach Terminal, and Melbourne Airport in around 5h 11m.
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- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Traralgon Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–10
Train from Southern Cross Station to Ballan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–10
- Phone
- +61 3 9662 2505
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–20
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Phone
- 03 5333 4181
- info@airportshuttlebus.com.au
- Website
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
Bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $43
- Schedules at
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
- Book at
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Traralgon to Ballan bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Traralgon to Ballan train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Traralgon to Ballan is 241 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Traralgon to Ballan.
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