How to travel from Albany to Ballarat, Australia
The distance between Albany and Ballarat is around 3,196km (1,986 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 50m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Albany 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.
👋 Also check out Ballarat → Albany if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Albany (ALH) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Ballarat.
- Duration6h 50m
- Flight time4h 45m
- Typical costA$515($350)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Armadale Stn Transwa Armadale then take the train to Adelaide Parklands then take the bus to Ballarat.
- Duration2 days 11h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$745($500)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albany and Ballarat
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Albany to Ballarat by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which costs around A$400 ($270) and will take around 11h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 6h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$515 ($350).
The distance between Albany and Ballarat is around 3,196km (1,986 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,338km (1,453 miles)
It takes around 6h 50m to get from Albany and Ballarat by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 9h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Albany to Ballarat is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 50m and will set you back approx A$515 ($350).
The cheapest way to travel between Albany and Ballarat, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around A$400 ($270) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Albany and Ballarat. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Ballarat. instead which will take 6h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Albany and Ballarat. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Ballarat. instead which will take 6h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Albany to Ballarat. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Ballarat. instead which will take 6h 50m.
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 Albany and Ballarat. The distance is around 3,252km (2,020 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 9h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albany to Ballarat is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around A$515 ($350).
Compare travel optionsbetween Albany and Ballarat
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 3 similar | 6h 50m | A$515($350) | hourly | 3,223km (2,003 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 9h 40m | A$605($405) | 5 times a week | 3,196km (1,986 miles) |
| Fly to Avalon (AVV), Train | 10h 10m | A$565($380) | twice daily | 5,545km (3,445 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 11h 40m | A$400($270) | once daily | 3,257km (2,024 miles) |
Bus and Train | 2 days 11h | A$745($500) | once a week | 3,699km (2,298 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 9h | A$430($290) | on demand | 3,252km (2,020 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Albany and Ballarat
Airlines
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Train operators
V-Line
Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific
Bus companies
TransWA
Firefly Express
Airports near Ballarat
The following major airports near Ballarat offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
- Distance
- 75km (46 miles) from Ballarat
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
- Distance
- 87km (54 miles) from Ballarat
King Island Airport (KNS)
- Distance
- 258km (160 miles) from Ballarat