How to travel from Ballina to Ballarat, Australia
The distance between Ballina and Ballarat is around 1,411km (877 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Ballina to Ballarat by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ballarat → Ballina if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Ballina (BNK) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Ballarat.
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical costA$240($165)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Sydney then Melbourne and then to Ballarat.
- Duration1 day 2h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$325($215)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Casino Station Coach Bay then take the train to Central Station then Southern Cross and then to Ballarat.
- Duration1 day 1h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$230($155)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ballina and Ballarat
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ballina to Ballarat by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$200 ($135) and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$240 ($165).
The distance between Ballina and Ballarat is around 1,411km (877 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,321km (821 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Ballina and Ballarat by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ballina to Ballarat is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx A$240 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Ballina and Ballarat, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$200 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ballina and Ballarat. We recommend that you fly from Ballina (BNK) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Ballarat. instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ballina and Ballarat. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ballina to Ballarat. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney and Melbourne. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.
Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and V-Line run regular bus services between Ballina and Ballarat. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 2h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ballina to Ballarat. We recommend that you fly from Ballina (BNK) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Ballarat. instead which will take 4hrs.
The closest major airport to Ballarat is Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) which is approximately 75km (46 miles) from Ballarat. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) and King Island Airport (KNS) (KNS) 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 Ballina and Ballarat. The distance is around 1,667km (1,036 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballina to Ballarat is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around A$240 ($165).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ballina and Ballarat
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 2 similar | 4hrs | A$240($165) | every 2 hours | 1,411km (877 miles) |
| Fly to Avalon (AVV), Train | 5h 15m | A$245($165) | twice daily | 1,526km (948 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 5h 60m | A$260($175) | twice daily | 1,565km (973 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 2h | A$325($215) | once daily | 1,871km (1,162 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 1 day 1h | A$230($155) | once daily | 1,920km (1,193 miles) |
| Bus to Casino Station, Coach Bay, train | 1 day 1h | A$230($155) | once daily | 1,920km (1,193 miles) |
| Bus to Hornsby, train | 1 day 2h | A$200($135) | 4 times a week | 1,787km (1,110 miles) |
Drive | 17h 35m | A$220($150) | on demand | 1,667km (1,036 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ballina and Ballarat
Bus companies
Byron Bay Express
NSW TrainLink
Premier Motor Service
Firefly Express
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Regional Express
Train operators
V-Line
XPT
Airports near Ballarat
The following major airports near Ballarat offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
- Distance
- 75km (46 miles) from Ballarat
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
- Distance
- 87km (54 miles) from Ballarat
King Island Airport (KNS)
- Distance
- 258km (160 miles) from Ballarat