How to travel from Devonport to Ballarat, Australia
The distance between Devonport and Ballarat is around 548km (340 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Devonport to Ballarat by plane, train, bus, ferry and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ballarat → Devonport if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Devonport (DPO) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Ballarat.
- Duration3h 25m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical costA$325($215)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Taxi
Take a ferry to Port Melbourne then take a taxi to Ballarat.
- Duration10h 55m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$390($265)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Port Melbourne then take the train to Ballarat.
- Duration11h 15m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$160($110)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Devonport and Ballarat
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Devonport to Ballarat by plane, train, bus, ferry and taxi. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around A$160 ($110) and will take around 11h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$325 ($215).
The distance between Devonport and Ballarat is around 548km (340 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 456km (283 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Devonport and Ballarat by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Devonport to Ballarat is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx A$325 ($215).
The cheapest way to travel between Devonport and Ballarat is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$160 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Devonport and Ballarat. We recommend that you fly from Devonport (DPO) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Ballarat. instead which will take 3h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Devonport and Ballarat. We recommend that you fly from Devonport (DPO) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Ballarat. instead which will take 3h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Devonport to Ballarat. We recommend that you fly from Devonport (DPO) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Ballarat. instead which will take 3h 25m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Devonport to Ballarat. We recommend that you fly from Devonport (DPO) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Ballarat. instead which will take 3h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Devonport to Ballarat is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around A$325 ($215).
Compare travel optionsbetween Devonport and Ballarat
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 1 similar | 3h 25m | A$325($215) | hourly | 558km (347 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 40m | A$255($175) | every 20 mins | 728km (452 miles) |
Ferry and Taxi + 1 similar | 10h 55m | A$390($265) | twice daily | 548km (340 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 11h 35m | A$160($110) | twice daily | 564km (350 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 11h 15m | A$160($110) | twice daily | 551km (343 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Devonport and Ballarat
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Bus companies
Redline
Firefly Express
Train operators
V-Line
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