How to travel from Ballarat to Geraldton, Australia

The distance between Ballarat and Geraldton is around 3,580km (2,225 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1 day 13h.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Ballarat to Geraldton by train, 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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Train and Bus

Take the train to Ararat then Adelaide and then to Perth then take the bus to Geraldton station.

  • Duration2 days 21h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$755($505)
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Drive

Drive to Geraldton.

  • Duration1 day 13h
  • Distance3,580km (2,225 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ballarat and Geraldton

There are several options for getting from Ballarat to Geraldton by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$755 ($505) and will take around 2 days 21h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1 day 13h, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$675 ($455).

The distance between Ballarat and Geraldton is around 3,580km (2,225 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,878km (1,788 miles)

It takes around 2 days 21h to get from Ballarat and Geraldton by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 13h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ballarat to Geraldton is to drive which takes around 1 day 13h and will set you back approx A$675 ($455).

The cheapest way to travel between Ballarat and Geraldton, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$755 ($505) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ballarat and Geraldton. We recommend that you drive to Geraldton. instead which will take 1 day 13h.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ballarat and Geraldton. We recommend that you drive to Geraldton. instead which will take 1 day 13h.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ballarat to Geraldton. We recommend that you take the train to Ararat then Adelaide and then to Perth then take the bus to Geraldton station. instead which will take 2 days 21h.

The closest major airport to Geraldton is Geraldton Airport (GET) (GET) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Geraldton. Shark Bay Airport (MJK) (MJK) and Perth Airport (PER) (PER) 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 Geraldton. The distance is around 3,580km (2,225 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 13h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballarat to Geraldton is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2 days 21h and will usually cost around A$755 ($505).

How do I get from Ballarat to Geraldton

Compare travel optionsbetween Ballarat and Geraldton

Transport options from Ballarat to Geraldton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Bus
2 days 21h
A$755($505)
once a week3,748km (2,329 miles)
Drive
1 day 13h
A$675($455)
on demand3,580km (2,225 miles)

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Airports near Geraldton

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

GET
Geraldton Airport (GET)
Domestic Airport
Distance
9km (6 miles) from Geraldton
MJK
Shark Bay Airport (MJK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
336km (209 miles) from Geraldton
PER
Perth Airport (PER)
International Airport
Distance
375km (233 miles) from Geraldton