The distance between Ballarat and Bundaberg is around 1,956km (1,216 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 50m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Ballarat to Bundaberg by train, plane, 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 train to Footscray then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Bundaberg (BDB).
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Take the train to Southern Cross, Central Station then Brisbane and then to Bundaberg.
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Take the bus to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Sydney then Brisbane and then to Bundaberg.
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There are several options for getting from Ballarat to Bundaberg by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around A$170 ($115) and will take around 6h 50m.
The distance between Ballarat and Bundaberg is around 1,956km (1,216 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,625km (1,009 miles)
It takes around 6h 50m to get from Ballarat and Bundaberg by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ballarat to Bundaberg is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 50m and will set you back approx A$170 ($115).
The cheapest way to travel between Ballarat and Bundaberg, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around A$170 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Ballarat and Bundaberg. It typically takes around 1 day 7h and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Ballarat to Bundaberg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Southern Cross, Central Station and Brisbane. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 7h.
V-Line, XPT, NSW TrainLink and Queensland Rail Travel run train services between Ballarat and Bundaberg. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 7h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ballarat and Bundaberg. It typically takes around 1 day 16h and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ballarat to Bundaberg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Sydney and Brisbane. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 16h.
V-Line, Firefly Express, Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Ballarat and Bundaberg. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 1 day 16h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ballarat to Bundaberg. We recommend that you take the train to Footscray then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Bundaberg (BDB). instead which will take 6h 50m.
The closest major airport to Bundaberg is Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) (HVB) which is approximately 74km (46 miles) from Bundaberg. Gladstone Airport (GLT) (GLT) and Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Ballarat and Bundaberg. The distance is around 1,997km (1,241 miles) by road and it will take around 22h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballarat to Bundaberg is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around A$170 ($115).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 6h 50m | A$170($115) | twice daily | 1,956km (1,216 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 1 day 7h | A$295($200) | once daily | 2,380km (1,479 miles) |
Train via Southern Cross | 1 day 7h | A$295($200) | once daily | 2,380km (1,479 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 16h | A$380($255) | 6 times a week | 2,635km (1,637 miles) |
Drive | 22h 55m | A$265($180) | on demand | 1,997km (1,241 miles) |
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Regional Express
Firefly Express
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V-Line
XPT
NSW TrainLink
The following major airports near Bundaberg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.