The distance between Hamilton Island and Ballarat is around 2,439km (1,515 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6hrs.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Hamilton Island to Ballarat by plane, train, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Ballarat.
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Take a ferry to Port of Airlie then take the bus to Brisbane and then to Sydney then take the train to Southern Cross and then to Ballarat.
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There are several options for getting from Hamilton Island to Ballarat by plane, train, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$440 ($295) and will take around 2 days 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$750 ($505).
The distance between Hamilton Island and Ballarat is around 2,439km (1,515 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,976km (1,228 miles)
It takes around 6hrs to get from Hamilton Island and Ballarat by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Hamilton Island to Ballarat is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx A$750 ($505).
The cheapest way to travel between Hamilton Island and Ballarat is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$440 ($295) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Hamilton Island and Ballarat. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Ballarat. instead which will take 6hrs.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hamilton Island and Ballarat. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Ballarat. instead which will take 6hrs.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hamilton Island to Ballarat. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Ballarat. instead which will take 6hrs.
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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Hamilton Island to Ballarat. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Ballarat. instead which will take 6hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamilton Island to Ballarat is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around A$750 ($505).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train | 6hrs | A$750($505) | 4 times a day | 2,439km (1,515 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Train | 2 days 2h | A$440($295) | once daily | 3,446km (2,141 miles) |
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The following major airports near Ballarat offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.