How long is the Melbourne to Ballarat bus?

About 1 hour 30 minutes via the Western Freeway. V/Line trains take a similar time and run more frequently.

How much is the Melbourne to Ballarat bus?

Fares start from around $4 one-way with V/Line. The same fare applies to trains.

Which is better: bus or train from Melbourne to Ballarat?

The train is usually the better choice: more frequent timetable, similar journey time. Coaches operate primarily on weekends and during track work.

Where does the bus arrive in Ballarat?

Ballarat railway station, in the city centre and on the Tourist Tramway route to Sovereign Hill.

Can I use Myki on the V/Line bus?

Yes, V/Line coaches and trains both accept Myki. Tap on as you would on Melbourne Metro.

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About this route

The Melbourne–Ballarat corridor.

Melbourne to Ballarat is a 115-kilometre commuter and tourist run along the Western Freeway, taking around 1 hour 30 minutes. V/Line dominates the corridor with high-frequency train services from Southern Cross supplemented by coach connections, particularly on weekends and during track maintenance. The corridor is also a major commuter route into Melbourne for Ballarat-based workers.

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Who runs this route.

V/Line
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Melbourne to Ballarat

The Melbourne–Ballarat corridor.

Who runs this route.

V/Line

Firefly Express

What to know before you go.

Melbourne to Ballarat, answered.

Sydney → Melbourne

Melbourne → Adelaide

Melbourne → Canberra

Warrnambool → Ballarat

Bendigo → Ballarat

Ballarat → Mount Gambier

Melbourne to Ballarat

The Melbourne–Ballarat corridor.

Who runs this route.

V/Line

Firefly Express

What to know before you go.

Melbourne to Ballarat, answered.

How long is the Melbourne to Ballarat bus?

How much is the Melbourne to Ballarat bus?

Which is better: bus or train from Melbourne to Ballarat?

Where does the bus arrive in Ballarat?

Can I use Myki on the V/Line bus?

More through Melbourne and Ballarat.

Sydney → Melbourne

Melbourne → Adelaide

Melbourne → Canberra

Warrnambool → Ballarat

Bendigo → Ballarat

Ballarat → Mount Gambier