How to travel from Airlie Beach to Ballarat, Australia

The distance between Airlie Beach and Ballarat is around 2,470km (1,535 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 7h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Airlie Beach to Ballarat by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Proserpine (PPP) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Ballarat.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Flight time3h 55m
  • Typical cost
    A$620($415)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane, Sydney then Melbourne and then to Ballarat.

  • Duration2 days
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$515($345)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Ballarat.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Distance2,591km (1,610 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Airlie Beach and Ballarat

There are several options for getting from Airlie Beach to Ballarat by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$515 ($345) and will take around 2 days. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 7h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$620 ($415).

The distance between Airlie Beach and Ballarat is around 2,470km (1,535 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,979km (1,230 miles)

It takes around 7h 10m to get from Airlie Beach and Ballarat by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 5h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Airlie Beach to Ballarat is to fly and then take the train which takes around 7h 10m and will set you back approx A$620 ($415).

The cheapest way to travel between Airlie Beach and Ballarat, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$515 ($345) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Airlie Beach and Ballarat. We recommend that you fly from Proserpine (PPP) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Ballarat. instead which will take 7h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Airlie Beach and Ballarat. It typically takes around 2 days and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Airlie Beach to Ballarat. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane, King George Square 2A, Sydney and Melbourne. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days.

Premier Motor Service, Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and V/Line run regular bus services between Airlie Beach and Ballarat. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Airlie Beach to Ballarat. We recommend that you fly from Proserpine (PPP) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Ballarat. instead which will take 7h 10m.

The closest major airport to Ballarat is Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) which is approximately 75km (46 miles) from Ballarat. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) and King Island Airport (KNS) (KNS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Airlie Beach and Ballarat. The distance is around 2,591km (1,610 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 5h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Airlie Beach to Ballarat is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around A$620 ($415).

How do I get from Airlie Beach to Ballarat

Compare travel optionsbetween Airlie Beach and Ballarat

Transport options from Airlie Beach to Ballarat
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
7h 10m
A$620($415)
4 times a day2,470km (1,535 miles)
Bus
2 days
A$515($345)
once daily3,390km (2,106 miles)
Drive
1 day 5h
A$490($330)
on demand2,591km (1,610 miles)

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Airports near Ballarat

The following major airports near Ballarat offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

AVV
Avalon Airport (AVV)
International Airport
Distance
75km (46 miles) from Ballarat
MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
87km (54 miles) from Ballarat
KNS
King Island Airport (KNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
258km (160 miles) from Ballarat