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.
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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Take the train to Footscray then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Coffs Harbour (CFS).
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Take the bus to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St then Sydney and then to Nambucca Heads.
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Take the train to Southern Cross then Central Station and then to Nambucca Heads Station.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 1 similar | 6h 10m | A$460($310) | 4 times a day | 1,415km (879 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 15m | A$445($300) | once daily | 1,358km (844 miles) |
Bus | 20h 40m | A$240($160) | once daily | 1,584km (984 miles) |
Train | 20h 60m | A$175($120) | once daily | 1,619km (1,006 miles) |
Drive | 14h 50m | A$270($180) | on demand | 1,420km (882 miles) |
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The following major airports near Nambucca Heads offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.