How to travel from Ballarat to Seventeen Seventy, Australia

The distance between Ballarat and Seventeen Seventy is around 2,100km (1,305 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 24h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Ballarat to Seventeen Seventy by train, 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

Take the train to Southern Cross, Central Station then Brisbane and then to Miriam Vale.

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$550($370)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Sydney then Brisbane and then to Taunton.

  • Duration1 day 17h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$585($395)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

💰 Cheapest
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Southern Cross and then to Central Station then take the bus to Brisbane and then to Agnes Water Fingerboard Road.

  • Duration1 day 18h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$420($285)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Seventeen Seventy.

  • Duration24h 35m
  • Distance2,100km (1,305 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ballarat and Seventeen Seventy

There are several options for getting from Ballarat to Seventeen Seventy by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$420 ($285) and will take around 1 day 18h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 24h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$395 ($265).

The distance between Ballarat and Seventeen Seventy is around 2,100km (1,305 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,673km (1,040 miles)

It takes around 1 day 9h to get from Ballarat and Seventeen Seventy by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 24h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ballarat to Seventeen Seventy is to drive which takes around 24h 35m and will set you back approx A$395 ($265).

The cheapest way to travel between Ballarat and Seventeen Seventy, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$420 ($285) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ballarat and Seventeen Seventy. It typically takes around 1 day 9h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ballarat to Seventeen Seventy. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Southern Cross, Central Station, Brisbane and Miriam Vale. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 9h.

V/Line, NSW TrainLink XPT, NSW TrainLink and Queensland Rail Travel run train services between Ballarat and Seventeen Seventy. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 9h, 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 Seventeen Seventy. It typically takes around 1 day 17h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ballarat to Seventeen Seventy. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Sydney, Brisbane, Roma Street busway station and Taunton. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 17h.

V/Line, Firefly Express, Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Ballarat and Seventeen Seventy. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 17h 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 Seventeen Seventy. We recommend that you take the train to Southern Cross, Central Station then Brisbane and then to Miriam Vale. instead which will take 1 day 9h.

The closest major airport to Seventeen Seventy is Gladstone Airport (GLT) (GLT) which is approximately 75km (46 miles) from Seventeen Seventy. Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) (HVB) and Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) 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 Seventeen Seventy. The distance is around 2,100km (1,305 miles) by road and it will take around 24h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballarat to Seventeen Seventy is to take the train which takes, on average, 1 day 9h and will usually cost around A$550 ($370).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ballarat and Seventeen Seventy

Transport options from Ballarat to Seventeen Seventy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1 day 9h
A$550($370)
once daily2,549km (1,584 miles)
Train via Southern Cross1 day 9h
A$550($370)
once daily2,549km (1,584 miles)
Bus
1 day 17h
A$585($395)
once daily2,734km (1,699 miles)
Train and Bus
1 day 18h
A$420($285)
once daily2,761km (1,716 miles)
Drive
24h 35m
A$395($265)
on demand2,100km (1,305 miles)

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Airports near Seventeen Seventy

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

GLT
Gladstone Airport (GLT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
75km (46 miles) from Seventeen Seventy
HVB
Hervey Bay Airport (HVB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
163km (102 miles) from Seventeen Seventy
BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
380km (236 miles) from Seventeen Seventy