How to travel from Nelson Bay to Ballarat, Australia

The distance between Nelson Bay and Ballarat is around 1,146km (712 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 12hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Nelson Bay to Ballarat by bus, train 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 Newcastle Interchange Stand B, George St Opp Hornsby Station then Melbourne and then to Ballarat.

  • Duration16h 60m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$100($66)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St then take the train to Central Station then Southern Cross and then to Ballarat.

  • Duration16h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$115($77)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Ballarat.

  • Duration12hrs
  • Distance1,146km (712 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nelson Bay and Ballarat

There are several options for getting from Nelson Bay to Ballarat by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$100 ($66) and will take around 16h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 12hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$215 ($145).

The distance between Nelson Bay and Ballarat is around 1,146km (712 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 925km (575 miles)

It takes around 16h 10m to get from Nelson Bay and Ballarat by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nelson Bay to Ballarat is to drive which takes around 12hrs and will set you back approx A$215 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Nelson Bay and Ballarat, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$100 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Nelson Bay and Ballarat. We recommend that you drive to Ballarat. instead which will take 12hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nelson Bay and Ballarat. It typically takes around 16h 60m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nelson Bay to Ballarat. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Newcastle Interchange Stand B, George St Opp Hornsby Station, Parramatta Station Stand B3 and Melbourne. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 16h 60m.

Port Stephens Coaches, Transport for NSW, Firefly Express and V/Line run regular bus services between Nelson Bay and Ballarat. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 16h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nelson Bay to Ballarat. We recommend that you take the bus to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St then take the train to Central Station then Southern Cross and then to Ballarat. instead which will take 16h 10m.

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 Nelson Bay and Ballarat. The distance is around 1,146km (712 miles) by road and it will take around 12hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nelson Bay to Ballarat is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 16h 10m and will usually cost around A$115 ($77).

How do I get from Nelson Bay to Ballarat

Compare travel optionsbetween Nelson Bay and Ballarat

Transport options from Nelson Bay to Ballarat
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
16h 60m
A$100($66)
4 times a week1,200km (746 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
16h 10m
A$115($77)
once daily1,281km (796 miles)
Bus to Newcastle Interchange, Stand B, train16h 10m
A$115($77)
once daily1,283km (797 miles)
Bus to Newcastle Interchange, Stand B, train17h 25m
A$180($120)
once daily1,279km (795 miles)
Drive
12hrs
A$215($145)
on demand1,146km (712 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