How to travel from Byron Bay to Ballarat, Australia
The distance between Byron Bay and Ballarat is around 1,443km (897 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 40m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Byron Bay 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 → Byron Bay if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Ballina (BNK) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Ballarat.
- Duration4h 40m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical costA$265($175)
Multiple operators
4 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$330($220)
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 Byron Bay and Ballarat
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Byron Bay 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 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$265 ($175).
The distance between Byron Bay and Ballarat is around 1,443km (897 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,343km (835 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Byron Bay and Ballarat by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Byron Bay to Ballarat is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx A$265 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Byron Bay 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 Byron Bay and Ballarat. We recommend that you fly from Ballina (BNK) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Ballarat. instead which will take 4h 40m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Byron Bay and Ballarat. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Byron Bay 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 Byron Bay 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 Byron Bay to Ballarat. We recommend that you fly from Ballina (BNK) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Ballarat. instead which will take 4h 40m.
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 Byron Bay and Ballarat. The distance is around 1,695km (1,053 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Byron Bay to Ballarat is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around A$265 ($175).
Compare travel optionsbetween Byron Bay and Ballarat
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 4 similar | 4h 40m | A$265($175) | every 3 hours | 1,443km (897 miles) |
| Fly to Avalon (AVV), Train | 5h 50m | A$270($180) | twice daily | 1,559km (968 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 5hrs | A$250($170) | twice daily | 1,533km (952 miles) |
| Bus to Gold Coast Airport, plane and train | 5h 15m | A$240($160) | twice daily | 1,607km (998 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 7h 15m | A$225($150) | twice daily | 1,719km (1,068 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 2h | A$330($220) | once daily | 1,907km (1,185 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 1 day 1h | A$230($155) | once daily | 1,934km (1,202 miles) |
| Bus to Casino Station, Coach Bay, train | 1 day 1h | A$230($155) | once daily | 1,952km (1,213 miles) |
| Bus to Hornsby, train | 1 day 2h | A$200($135) | 4 times a week | 1,818km (1,130 miles) |
Drive | 17h 55m | A$225($150) | on demand | 1,695km (1,053 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Byron Bay and Ballarat
Bus companies
Byron Bay Express
NSW TrainLink
Premier Motor Service
Firefly Express
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Regional Express
Train operators
V-Line
TRANSLink QLD
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