How to travel from Ballarat to St Helens, Australia
The distance between Ballarat and St Helens is around 793km (492 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 13h 45m.
2 routes found
We've found 2 different ways to get from Ballarat to St Helens by car, ferry, train and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out St Helens → Ballarat if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Ferry and Bus
Take the train to Southern Cross then take a ferry to Devonport then take the bus to Cornwall Square Transit Centre No.182 Cimitiere St and then to No.6 Circassian St.
- Duration15h 15m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$375($250)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to St Helens.
- Duration13h 45m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$360($245)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ballarat and St Helens
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ballarat to St Helens by car, ferry, train and bus. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around A$360 ($245) and will take around 13h 45m.
The distance between Ballarat and St Helens is around 793km (492 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 563km (350 miles)
It takes around 13h 45m to get from Ballarat and St Helens by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Ballarat to St Helens is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 13h 45m and will set you back approx A$360 ($245).
The cheapest way to travel between Ballarat and St Helens is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around A$360 ($245) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ballarat and St Helens. We recommend that you drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to St Helens. instead which will take 13h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ballarat and St Helens. We recommend that you drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to St Helens. instead which will take 13h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ballarat to St Helens. We recommend that you drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to St Helens. instead which will take 13h 45m.
The closest major airport to St Helens is Launceston Airport (LST) (LST) which is approximately 90km (56 miles) from St Helens. Devonport Airport (DPO) (DPO) and Hobart Airport (HBA) (HBA) 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 St Helens. We recommend that you drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to St Helens. instead which will take 13h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballarat to St Helens is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 13h 45m and will usually cost around A$360 ($245).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ballarat and St Helens
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Ferry and Bus | 15h 15m | A$375($250) | twice daily | 821km (510 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 13h 45m | A$360($245) | twice daily | 793km (492 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ballarat and St Helens
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Train operators
V-Line
Bus companies
Redline
Calow's Coaches
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Airports near St Helens
The following major airports near St Helens offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Launceston Airport (LST)
- Distance
- 90km (56 miles) from St Helens
Devonport Airport (DPO)
- Distance
- 153km (95 miles) from St Helens
Hobart Airport (HBA)
- Distance
- 179km (111 miles) from St Helens