How to travel from Ballarat to Beechworth, Australia

The distance between Ballarat and Beechworth is around 368km (229 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 60m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Ballarat to Beechworth 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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Take the bus to Southern Cross Coach Terminal and then to Wangaratta Station.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$58($39)
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Drive

Drive to Beechworth.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Distance368km (229 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ballarat and Beechworth

There are several options for getting from Ballarat to Beechworth by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$58 ($39) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$49 ($33).

The distance between Ballarat and Beechworth is around 368km (229 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 285km (177 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Ballarat and Beechworth by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ballarat to Beechworth is to drive which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx A$49 ($33).

The cheapest way to travel between Ballarat and Beechworth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$58 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ballarat and Beechworth. We recommend that you drive to Beechworth. instead which will take 3h 60m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ballarat and Beechworth. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ballarat to Beechworth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Southern Cross Coach Terminal and Wangaratta Station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

V-Line and Firefly Express run regular bus services between Ballarat and Beechworth. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 4h 50m 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 Beechworth. We recommend that you take the bus to Southern Cross Coach Terminal and then to Wangaratta Station. instead which will take 4h 50m.

The closest major airport to Beechworth is Albury Airport (ABX) (ABX) which is approximately 40km (25 miles) from Beechworth. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) and Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) 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 Beechworth. The distance is around 368km (229 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballarat to Beechworth is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around A$58 ($39).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ballarat and Beechworth

Transport options from Ballarat to Beechworth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 50m
A$58($39)
5 times a week417km (259 miles)
Drive
3h 60m
A$49($33)
on demand368km (229 miles)

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Airports near Beechworth

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

ABX
Albury Airport (ABX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from Beechworth
MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
219km (136 miles) from Beechworth
CBR
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
International Airport
Distance
254km (158 miles) from Beechworth