How to travel from Ballarat to Port Lincoln, Australia

The distance between Ballarat and Port Lincoln is around 955km (594 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Ballarat to Port Lincoln by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East then fly from Mount Gambier (MGB) to Port Lincoln (PLO).

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$515($350)
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Bus

Take the bus to Adelaide and then to Port Lincoln.

  • Duration18h 20m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$175($120)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Port Lincoln.

  • Duration13h 40m
  • Distance1,264km (785 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ballarat and Port Lincoln

There are several options for getting from Ballarat to Port Lincoln by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$175 ($120) and will take around 18h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$515 ($350).

The distance between Ballarat and Port Lincoln is around 955km (594 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 785km (487 miles)

It takes around 6h 30m to get from Ballarat and Port Lincoln by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ballarat to Port Lincoln is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 30m and will set you back approx A$515 ($350).

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

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ballarat and Port Lincoln. We recommend that you take the bus to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East then fly from Mount Gambier (MGB) to Port Lincoln (PLO). instead which will take 6h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ballarat and Port Lincoln. It typically takes around 18h 20m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ballarat to Port Lincoln. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Adelaide. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 18h 20m.

Firefly Express, Stateliner and V/Line run regular bus services between Ballarat and Port Lincoln. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 18h 20m 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 Port Lincoln. We recommend that you take the bus to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East then fly from Mount Gambier (MGB) to Port Lincoln (PLO). instead which will take 6h 30m.

The closest major airport to Port Lincoln is Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) (PLO) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Port Lincoln. Whyalla Airport (WYA) (WYA) and Adelaide Airport (ADL) (ADL) 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 Port Lincoln. The distance is around 1,264km (785 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballarat to Port Lincoln is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around A$515 ($350).

How do I get from Ballarat to Port Lincoln

Compare travel optionsbetween Ballarat and Port Lincoln

Transport options from Ballarat to Port Lincoln
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
6h 30m
A$515($350)
5 times a week955km (594 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
18h 20m
A$175($120)
3 times a week1,324km (823 miles)
Bus via Dundas St/Market St19h 35m
A$205($140)
3 times a week1,399km (869 miles)
Drive + 1 similar
13h 40m
A$240($160)
on demand1,264km (785 miles)
Train, Bus and Ferry16h 25m
A$270($180)
twice a week1,091km (678 miles)

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Airports near Port Lincoln

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

PLO
Port Lincoln Airport (PLO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Port Lincoln
WYA
Whyalla Airport (WYA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
241km (150 miles) from Port Lincoln
ADL
Adelaide Airport (ADL)
International Airport
Distance
246km (153 miles) from Port Lincoln