How to travel from Ballarat to Nambucca Heads, Australia

The distance between Ballarat and Nambucca Heads is around 1,358km (844 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Ballarat to Nambucca Heads 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Footscray then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Coffs Harbour (CFS).

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    A$460($310)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St then Sydney and then to Nambucca Heads.

  • Duration20h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$240($160)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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3 x train
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Train

Take the train to Southern Cross then Central Station and then to Nambucca Heads Station.

  • Duration20h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$175($120)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Nambucca Heads.

  • Duration14h 50m
  • Distance1,420km (882 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ballarat and Nambucca Heads

There are several options for getting from Ballarat to Nambucca Heads by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$175 ($120) and will take around 20h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$460 ($310).

The distance between Ballarat and Nambucca Heads is around 1,358km (844 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,138km (707 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Ballarat and Nambucca Heads by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ballarat to Nambucca Heads is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 10m and will set you back approx A$460 ($310).

The cheapest way to travel between Ballarat and Nambucca Heads, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$175 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ballarat and Nambucca Heads. It typically takes around 20h 60m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ballarat to Nambucca Heads. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Southern Cross, Central Station and Nambucca Heads Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 20h 60m.

V/Line, NSW TrainLink XPT and NSW TrainLink run train services between Ballarat and Nambucca Heads. Trains depart once daily and will take around 20h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ballarat and Nambucca Heads. It typically takes around 20h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ballarat to Nambucca Heads. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Sydney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 20h 40m.

V/Line, Firefly Express, Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Ballarat and Nambucca Heads. Buses run once daily and take around 20h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ballarat to Nambucca Heads. We recommend that you take the train to Footscray then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Coffs Harbour (CFS). instead which will take 6h 10m.

The closest major airport to Nambucca Heads is Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) (CFS) which is approximately 38km (23 miles) from Nambucca Heads. Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) (PQQ) and Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) 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 Nambucca Heads. The distance is around 1,420km (882 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballarat to Nambucca Heads is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around A$460 ($310).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ballarat and Nambucca Heads

Transport options from Ballarat to Nambucca Heads
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
6h 10m
A$460($310)
4 times a day1,415km (879 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus6h 15m
A$445($300)
once daily1,358km (844 miles)
Bus
20h 40m
A$240($160)
once daily1,584km (984 miles)
Train
20h 60m
A$175($120)
once daily1,619km (1,006 miles)
Drive
14h 50m
A$270($180)
on demand1,420km (882 miles)

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Airports near Nambucca Heads

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

CFS
Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
38km (23 miles) from Nambucca Heads
PQQ
Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Nambucca Heads
OOL
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
International Airport
Distance
280km (174 miles) from Nambucca Heads