There are 3 ways to get from Traralgon to Ballarat 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 Ballarat StationBallarat
4h 10m$15–20Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer StTraralgon
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard StCoach / ...
4h 58m$3–35Drive 273.8 km
- Drive from Traralgon to Ballarat273.8 km
3h 10m$53–76
Traralgon to Ballarat by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Traralgon to Ballarat is to train which costs $14 - $20 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Traralgon to Ballarat is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Traralgon station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Traralgon Station/Princes St and arriving at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Traralgon station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Traralgon Station and arriving at Ballarat Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Traralgon and Ballarat is 272 km. The road distance is 273.8 km.
The best way to get from Traralgon to Ballarat without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs $14 - $20.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Traralgon to Ballarat, including transfers.
Traralgon to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Traralgon Station/Princes St.
Traralgon to Ballarat train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Traralgon Station.
The best way to get from Traralgon to Ballarat is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs $14 - $20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $35 and takes 4h 58m.
What companies run services between Traralgon, VIC, Australia and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Traralgon Station to Ballarat Station via Southern Cross Station in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 4h 58m.
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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 Ballarat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- 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/
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–16
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Traralgon to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Traralgon to Ballarat train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Traralgon to Ballarat is 274 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Traralgon to Ballarat.
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