How to travel from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Ballarat, Australia

The distance between Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) and Ballarat is around 111km (69 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Ballarat by bus, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St and then to Ballarat.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$36($24)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St then take the train to Ballarat.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    A$39($26)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Ballarat.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    A$255($170)
Operated by

Sunbury Cabs

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Drive

Drive to Ballarat.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Distance111km (69 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) and Ballarat

There are several options for getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Ballarat by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$36 ($24) and will take around 1h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$255 ($170).

The distance between Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) and Ballarat is around 111km (69 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 87km (54 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) and Ballarat by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Ballarat is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx A$255 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) and Ballarat, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$36 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) and Ballarat. We recommend that you take a taxi to Ballarat. instead which will take 1h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) and Ballarat. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Ballarat. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1h 55m.

Skybus, V-Line and Firefly Express run regular bus services between Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) and Ballarat. Buses run twice daily and take around 1h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Ballarat from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is to take a taxi which will take 1h 15m and cost around A$255 ($170).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Ballarat. We recommend that you take the bus to Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St then take the train to Ballarat. instead which will take 1h 55m.

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 Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) and Ballarat. The distance is around 111km (69 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Ballarat is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around A$39 ($26).

How do I get from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Ballarat

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Transport options from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Ballarat
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1h 55m
A$36($24)
twice daily147km (91 miles)
Bus and Train
1h 55m
A$39($26)
hourly136km (84 miles)
Taxi
1h 15m
A$255($170)
on demand111km (69 miles)
Drive
1h 15m
A$15($10)
on demand111km (69 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