How to travel from Beechworth to Ballarat, Australia

The distance between Beechworth and Ballarat is around 372km (231 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 60m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Beechworth to Ballarat by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Ballarat.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    A$270($180)
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Bus

Take the bus to Southern Cross Coach Terminal and then to Ballarat.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$58($39)
Operated by

V-Line

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Drive

Drive to Ballarat.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance372km (231 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Beechworth and Ballarat

There are several options for getting from Beechworth to Ballarat by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$58 ($39) and will take around 4h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$270 ($180).

The distance between Beechworth and Ballarat is around 372km (231 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 285km (177 miles)

It takes around 4h 60m to get from Beechworth and Ballarat by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Beechworth to Ballarat is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx A$270 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Beechworth and Ballarat, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$58 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Beechworth and Ballarat. We recommend that you take the bus to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Ballarat. instead which will take 3h 60m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Beechworth and Ballarat. It typically takes around 4h 60m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Beechworth to Ballarat. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Wangaratta and Southern Cross Coach Terminal. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 60m.

V-Line and Firefly Express run regular bus services between Beechworth and Ballarat. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 4h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Beechworth to Ballarat. We recommend that you take the bus to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Ballarat. instead which will take 3h 60m.

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 Beechworth and Ballarat. The distance is around 372km (231 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Beechworth to Ballarat is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 60m and will usually cost around A$58 ($39).

How do I get from Beechworth to Ballarat

Compare travel optionsbetween Beechworth and Ballarat

Transport options from Beechworth to Ballarat
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train
3h 60m
A$270($180)
twice daily459km (285 miles)
Bus
4h 60m
A$58($39)
5 times a week415km (258 miles)
Drive
4hrs
A$51($34)
on demand372km (231 miles)

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Airports near Ballarat

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

AVV
Avalon Airport (AVV)
International Airport
Distance
75km (46 miles) from Ballarat
MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
87km (54 miles) from Ballarat
KNS
King Island Airport (KNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
258km (160 miles) from Ballarat