How to travel from Ballarat to Point Lookout, Australia
The distance between Ballarat and Point Lookout is around 1,713km (1,064 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 7h 30m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Ballarat to Point Lookout by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Point Lookout → Ballarat if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Footscray, plane and ferry
Take the train to Footscray then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Brisbane (BNE) then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty.
- Duration7h 30m
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical costA$765($515)
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1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Southern Cross then Central Station and then to Brisbane then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty.
- Duration1 day 4h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$280($190)
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2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Cleveland then take a ferry to Dunwich.
- Duration20h 40m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical costA$455($305)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ballarat and Point Lookout
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ballarat to Point Lookout by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around A$280 ($190) and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 7h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$765 ($515).
The distance between Ballarat and Point Lookout is around 1,713km (1,064 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,444km (897 miles)
It takes around 7h 40m to get from Ballarat and Point Lookout by train, plane and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Ballarat to Point Lookout is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 7h 30m and will set you back approx A$765 ($515).
The cheapest way to travel between Ballarat and Point Lookout is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around A$280 ($190) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ballarat and Point Lookout. We recommend that you take the train to Footscray then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Brisbane (BNE) then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty. instead which will take 7h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ballarat and Point Lookout. We recommend that you take the train to Footscray then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Brisbane (BNE) then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty. instead which will take 7h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ballarat to Point Lookout. We recommend that you take the train to Footscray then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Gold Coast (OOL) then take the train to Park Road station platform 3 then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty. instead which will take 7h 40m.
The closest major airport to Point Lookout is Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) which is approximately 41km (26 miles) from Point Lookout. Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) (MCY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Ballarat to Point Lookout. We recommend that you take the train to Footscray then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Gold Coast (OOL) then take the train to Park Road station platform 3 then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty. instead which will take 7h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballarat to Point Lookout is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 40m and will usually cost around A$470 ($315).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ballarat and Point Lookout
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Footscray, plane and ferry + 1 similar | 7h 30m | A$765($515) | 4 times a day | 1,748km (1,086 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 7h 40m | A$470($315) | 4 times a day | 1,713km (1,064 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 1 day 4h | A$280($190) | once daily | 2,111km (1,312 miles) |
| Train to Southern Cross, ferry | 1 day 4h | A$280($190) | once daily | 2,111km (1,311 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 1 day 8h | A$395($265) | once daily | 2,127km (1,322 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 20h 40m | A$455($305) | every 2 hours | 1,874km (1,164 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ballarat and Point Lookout
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
Qantas
Ferry operators
Stradbroke Flyer
Sealink (SEQ)
Bus companies
NSW TrainLink
Brisbane 2 Byron Express Bus
Premier Motor Service
Train operators
V/Line
NSW TrainLink XPT
Airports near Point Lookout
The following major airports near Point Lookout offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
- Distance
- 41km (26 miles) from Point Lookout
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
- Distance
- 82km (51 miles) from Point Lookout
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
- Distance
- 102km (63 miles) from Point Lookout