How to travel from Kingscliff to Ballarat, Australia

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.

6 routes found

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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Plane and Train

Fly from Gold Coast (OOL) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Ballarat.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    A$390($260)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Sydney then Melbourne and then to Ballarat.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$180($120)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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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 2h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$210($140)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Drive

Drive to Ballarat.

  • Duration18h 20m
  • Distance1,740km (1,081 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kingscliff and Ballarat

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Kingscliff to Ballarat

Compare travel optionsbetween Kingscliff and Ballarat

Transport options from Kingscliff to Ballarat
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
5h 5m
A$390($260)
4 times a day1,557km (968 miles)
Bus
1 day 5h
A$180($120)
4 times a week1,952km (1,213 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
1 day 2h
A$210($140)
once daily1,980km (1,230 miles)
Bus to Casino Station, Coach Bay, train1 day 2h
A$210($140)
once daily1,980km (1,230 miles)
Bus to Casino Station, Coach Bay, train1 day 3h
A$260($175)
twice a week1,934km (1,201 miles)
Drive
18h 20m
A$330($220)
on demand1,740km (1,081 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