The distance between Ballarat and Swan Hill is around 303km (189 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 35m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Ballarat to Swan Hill by bus, train 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 bus to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl and then to Swan Hill.
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Take the train to Footscray and then to Swan Hill.
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There are several options for getting from Ballarat to Swan Hill by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$39 ($26) and will take around 4h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$58 ($39).
The distance between Ballarat and Swan Hill is around 303km (189 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 249km (155 miles)
It takes around 4h 5m to get from Ballarat and Swan Hill by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ballarat to Swan Hill is to drive which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx A$58 ($39).
The cheapest way to travel between Ballarat and Swan Hill, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$39 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Ballarat and Swan Hill. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Ballarat to Swan Hill. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Footscray. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.
V/Line run train services between Ballarat and Swan Hill. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 50m, 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 Swan Hill. It typically takes around 4h 5m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ballarat to Swan Hill. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bendigo Station/Railway Pl. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 5m.
V/Line run regular bus services between Ballarat and Swan Hill. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ballarat to Swan Hill. We recommend that you take the bus to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl and then to Swan Hill. instead which will take 4h 5m.
The closest major airport to Swan Hill is Mildura Airport (MQL) (MQL) which is approximately 183km (113 miles) from Swan Hill. Griffith Airport (GFF) (GFF) and Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) 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 Swan Hill. The distance is around 303km (189 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballarat to Swan Hill is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around A$39 ($26).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 4h 5m | A$39($26) | once daily | 309km (192 miles) |
Train | 5h 50m | A$61($41) | twice daily | 448km (278 miles) |
Drive | 3h 35m | A$58($39) | on demand | 303km (189 miles) |
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The following major airports near Swan Hill offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.