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.
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.
👋 Also check out Geraldton → Ballarat if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Ararat then Adelaide and then to Perth then take the bus to Geraldton station.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Bus | 2 days 21h | A$755($505) | once a week | 3,748km (2,329 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 13h | A$675($455) | on demand | 3,580km (2,225 miles) |
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The following major airports near Geraldton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.