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.
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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Fly from Proserpine (PPP) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Ballarat.
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Take the bus to Brisbane, Sydney then Melbourne and then to Ballarat.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train | 7h 10m | A$620($415) | 4 times a day | 2,470km (1,535 miles) |
Bus | 2 days | A$515($345) | once daily | 3,390km (2,106 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 5h | A$490($330) | on demand | 2,591km (1,610 miles) |
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Qantas
Premier Motor Service
Firefly Express
The following major airports near Ballarat offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.