How to travel from Ballarat to Burnie, Australia
The distance between Ballarat and Burnie is around 599km (372 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Ballarat to Burnie by car, ferry, train, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Burnie → Ballarat if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Southern Cross then fly from Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB) to Burnie (BWT).
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical costA$360($240)
Multiple operators
Train, Ferry and Bus
Take the train to Southern Cross then take a ferry to Devonport then take the bus to Burnie City Terminus.
- Duration12h 25m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$170($115)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Southern Cross Coach Terminal then take a ferry to Devonport then take the bus to Burnie City Terminus.
- Duration13hrs
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical costA$170($115)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to Burnie.
- Duration11h 30m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$160($110)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ballarat and Burnie
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ballarat to Burnie by car, ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around A$160 ($110) and will take around 11h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$360 ($240).
The distance between Ballarat and Burnie is around 599km (372 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 426km (265 miles)
It takes around 11h 30m to get from Ballarat and Burnie by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Ballarat to Burnie is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx A$360 ($240).
The cheapest way to travel between Ballarat and Burnie is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around A$160 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ballarat and Burnie. We recommend that you take the train to Southern Cross then fly from Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB) to Burnie (BWT). instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ballarat and Burnie. We recommend that you take the train to Southern Cross then fly from Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB) to Burnie (BWT). instead which will take 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ballarat to Burnie. We recommend that you take the train to Southern Cross then fly from Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB) to Burnie (BWT). instead which will take 4hrs.
The closest major airport to Burnie is Burnie Wynyard Airport (BWT) (BWT) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Burnie. Devonport Airport (DPO) (DPO) and Hobart Airport (HBA) (HBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Ballarat to Burnie. We recommend that you drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to Burnie. instead which will take 11h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballarat to Burnie is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 11h 30m and will usually cost around A$160 ($110).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ballarat and Burnie
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane | 4hrs | A$360($240) | every 3 hours | 601km (373 miles) |
Train, Ferry and Bus | 12h 25m | A$170($115) | twice daily | 603km (374 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 13hrs | A$170($115) | 6 times a week | 627km (389 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 11h 30m | A$160($110) | twice daily | 599km (372 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ballarat and Burnie
Airlines
Regional Express
Qantas
Sharp Aviation
Virgin Australia
Bus companies
Merseylink
Firefly Express
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Train operators
V-Line
Airports near Burnie
The following major airports near Burnie offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Burnie Wynyard Airport (BWT)
- Distance
- 17km (10 miles) from Burnie
Devonport Airport (DPO)
- Distance
- 46km (28 miles) from Burnie
Hobart Airport (HBA)
- Distance
- 238km (148 miles) from Burnie