The distance between Kingscliff and Ballarat is around 1,557km (968 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 5m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Kingscliff 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.
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Fly from Gold Coast (OOL) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Ballarat.
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Take the bus to Sydney then Melbourne and then to Ballarat.
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Take the bus to Casino Station Coach Bay then take the train to Central Station then Southern Cross and then to Ballarat.
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There are several options for getting from Kingscliff to Ballarat by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$180 ($120) and will take around 1 day 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$390 ($260).
The distance between Kingscliff and Ballarat is around 1,557km (968 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,374km (854 miles)
It takes around 5h 5m to get from Kingscliff and Ballarat by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kingscliff to Ballarat is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 5m and will set you back approx A$390 ($260).
The cheapest way to travel between Kingscliff and Ballarat, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$180 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Kingscliff and Ballarat. We recommend that you fly from Gold Coast (OOL) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Ballarat. instead which will take 5h 5m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kingscliff and Ballarat. It typically takes around 1 day 5h and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Kingscliff to Ballarat. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Wharf St Opp Tweed Heads Visitor Information Centre, Sydney and Melbourne. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 5h.
Premier Motor Service, Firefly Express and V/Line run regular bus services between Kingscliff and Ballarat. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1 day 5h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kingscliff to Ballarat. We recommend that you fly from Gold Coast (OOL) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Ballarat. instead which will take 5h 5m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Kingscliff and Ballarat. The distance is around 1,740km (1,081 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kingscliff to Ballarat is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 5m and will usually cost around A$390 ($260).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train | 5h 5m | A$390($260) | 4 times a day | 1,557km (968 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 5h | A$180($120) | 4 times a week | 1,952km (1,213 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 1 day 2h | A$210($140) | once daily | 1,980km (1,230 miles) |
Bus to Casino Station, Coach Bay, train | 1 day 2h | A$210($140) | once daily | 1,980km (1,230 miles) |
Bus to Casino Station, Coach Bay, train | 1 day 3h | A$260($175) | twice a week | 1,934km (1,201 miles) |
Drive | 18h 20m | A$330($220) | on demand | 1,740km (1,081 miles) |
Virgin Australia
Qantas
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Firefly Express
The following major airports near Ballarat offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.