How to travel from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Ballarat, Australia

The distance between Avalon Airport (AVV) and Ballarat is around 100km (62 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Ballarat by bus, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Melbourne Southern Cross and then to Ballarat.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$42($28)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Werribee then take the train to Ballarat.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    A$42($28)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Ballarat.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    A$210($140)
Operated by

Geelong Taxi Network

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Drive

Drive to Ballarat.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Distance100km (62 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Avalon Airport (AVV) and Ballarat

There are several options for getting from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Ballarat by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$42 ($28) and will take around 2h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$210 ($140).

The distance between Avalon Airport (AVV) and Ballarat is around 100km (62 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 75km (46 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Avalon Airport (AVV) and Ballarat by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Ballarat is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx A$210 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Avalon Airport (AVV) and Ballarat, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$42 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Avalon Airport (AVV) and Ballarat. We recommend that you take a taxi to Ballarat. instead which will take 1h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Avalon Airport (AVV) and Ballarat. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Ballarat. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Melbourne Southern Cross. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.

Skybus, V-Line and Firefly Express run regular bus services between Avalon Airport (AVV) and Ballarat. Buses run twice daily and take around 2h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Ballarat from Avalon Airport (AVV) is to take a taxi which will take 1h 15m and cost around A$210 ($140).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Ballarat. We recommend that you take the bus to Werribee then take the train to Ballarat. instead which will take 2h 15m.

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 Avalon Airport (AVV) and Ballarat. The distance is around 100km (62 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Ballarat is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around A$42 ($28).

How do I get from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Ballarat

Compare travel optionsbetween Avalon Airport (AVV) and Ballarat

Transport options from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Ballarat
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 25m
A$42($28)
twice daily180km (112 miles)
Bus and Train
2h 15m
A$42($28)
every 4 hours158km (98 miles)
Taxi
1h 15m
A$210($140)
on demand100km (62 miles)
Drive
1h 15m
A$13($9)
on demand100km (62 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