The distance between Ballarat and Daylesford is around 45km (28 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 33min.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Ballarat to Daylesford by bus, 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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Take the bus to CFA/Bridport St.
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Take a taxi to Daylesford.
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There are several options for getting from Ballarat to Daylesford by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$6 ($4) and will take around 55min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 33min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$82 ($55).
The distance between Ballarat and Daylesford is around 45km (28 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 35km (22 miles)
It takes around 55min to get from Ballarat and Daylesford by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 33min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ballarat to Daylesford is to take a taxi which takes around 33min and will set you back approx A$82 ($55).
The cheapest way to travel between Ballarat and Daylesford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$6 ($4) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Ballarat and Daylesford. We recommend that you take a taxi to Daylesford. instead which will take 33min.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ballarat and Daylesford. It typically takes around 55min and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Ballarat and Daylesford with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 55min.
V/Line run regular bus services between Ballarat and Daylesford. Buses run once daily and take around 55min on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ballarat to Daylesford. We recommend that you take the bus to CFA/Bridport St. instead which will take 55min.
The closest major airport to Daylesford is Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) which is approximately 72km (45 miles) from Daylesford. Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) and King Island Airport (KNS) (KNS) 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 Daylesford. The distance is around 45km (28 miles) by road and it will take around 33min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballarat to Daylesford is to take the bus which takes, on average, 55min and will usually cost around A$6 ($4).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 55min | A$6($4) | once daily | 46km (28 miles) |
Taxi | 33min | A$82($55) | on demand | 45km (28 miles) |
Drive | 33min | A$9($6) | on demand | 45km (28 miles) |
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The following major airports near Daylesford offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.