How to travel from Ballarat to Airlie Beach, Australia

The distance between Ballarat and Airlie Beach is around 2,585km (1,607 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1 day 5h.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Ballarat to Airlie Beach by 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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Bus

Take the bus to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Sydney then Brisbane and then to Airlie Beach.

  • Duration2 days 2h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$530($360)
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Drive

Drive to Airlie Beach.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Distance2,585km (1,607 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ballarat and Airlie Beach

There are several options for getting from Ballarat to Airlie Beach by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$530 ($360) and will take around 2 days 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1 day 5h, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$490 ($330).

The distance between Ballarat and Airlie Beach is around 2,585km (1,607 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,979km (1,230 miles)

It takes around 2 days 2h to get from Ballarat and Airlie Beach by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 5h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ballarat to Airlie Beach is to drive which takes around 1 day 5h and will set you back approx A$490 ($330).

The cheapest way to travel between Ballarat and Airlie Beach, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$530 ($360) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ballarat and Airlie Beach. We recommend that you drive to Airlie Beach. instead which will take 1 day 5h.

Bus travel

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

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ballarat to Airlie Beach. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Sydney, Brisbane and Roma Street busway station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 2h.

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

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ballarat to Airlie Beach. We recommend that you take the bus to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Sydney then Brisbane and then to Airlie Beach. instead which will take 2 days 2h.

The closest major airport to Airlie Beach is Hamilton Island Airport (HTI) (HTI) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Airlie Beach. Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) (PPP) and Cairns Airport (CNS) (CNS) 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 Ballarat and Airlie Beach. The distance is around 2,585km (1,607 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 Ballarat to Airlie Beach is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2 days 2h and will usually cost around A$530 ($360).

How do I get from Ballarat to Airlie Beach

Compare travel optionsbetween Ballarat and Airlie Beach

Transport options from Ballarat to Airlie Beach
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2 days 2h
A$530($360)
once daily3,404km (2,115 miles)
Drive
1 day 5h
A$490($330)
on demand2,585km (1,607 miles)

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Airports near Airlie Beach

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

HTI
Hamilton Island Airport (HTI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Airlie Beach
PPP
Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
30km (18 miles) from Airlie Beach
CNS
Cairns Airport (CNS)
International Airport
Distance
490km (305 miles) from Airlie Beach