How to travel from Bathurst to Ballarat, Australia
The distance between Bathurst and Ballarat is around 3,196km (1,986 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 9h 10m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Bathurst to Ballarat by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ballarat → Bathurst if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Albany (ALH) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Ballarat.
- Duration9h 10m
- Flight time6h 50m
- Typical costA$1,480($995)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Armadale Stn Transwa Armadale then take the train to Adelaide Parklands then take the bus to Ballarat.
- Duration2 days 11h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$650($440)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bathurst and Ballarat
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bathurst to Ballarat by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$650 ($440) and will take around 2 days 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 9h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,480 ($995).
The distance between Bathurst and Ballarat is around 3,196km (1,986 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 693km (431 miles)
It takes around 9h 35m to get from Bathurst and Ballarat by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 9h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bathurst to Ballarat is to fly and then take the train which takes around 9h 10m and will set you back approx A$1,480 ($995).
The cheapest way to travel between Bathurst and Ballarat, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$650 ($440) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bathurst and Ballarat. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Ballarat. instead which will take 9h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bathurst and Ballarat. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Ballarat. instead which will take 9h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bathurst to Ballarat. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Mount Gambier (MGB) then take the bus to Ballarat. instead which will take 9h 35m.
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 Bathurst and Ballarat. The distance is around 3,251km (2,020 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 9h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bathurst to Ballarat is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 35m and will usually cost around A$905 ($610).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bathurst and Ballarat
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 1 similar | 9h 10m | A$1,480($995) | 4 times a day | 4,574km (2,842 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 9h 35m | A$905($610) | 5 times a week | 3,196km (1,986 miles) |
Bus and Train | 2 days 11h | A$650($440) | once a week | 3,701km (2,300 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 9h | A$615($415) | on demand | 3,251km (2,020 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bathurst and Ballarat
Airlines
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Bus companies
Transwa
V/Line
Firefly Express
Train operators
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
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