The distance between Noosa Heads and Ballarat is around 1,789km (1,111 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 15m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Noosa Heads 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 Maroochydore (MCY) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Ballarat.
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Take the bus to Brisbane, Strathfield Station Everton Rd Stand D then Melbourne and then to Ballarat.
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Take the bus to Brisbane 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 Noosa Heads to Ballarat by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$200 ($135) 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 6h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$415 ($280).
The distance between Noosa Heads and Ballarat is around 1,789km (1,111 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,514km (941 miles)
It takes around 6h 15m to get from Noosa Heads and Ballarat by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Noosa Heads to Ballarat is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 15m and will set you back approx A$415 ($280).
The cheapest way to travel between Noosa Heads and Ballarat, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$200 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Noosa Heads and Ballarat. We recommend that you fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Ballarat. instead which will take 6h 15m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Noosa Heads and Ballarat. It typically takes around 1 day 5h and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Noosa Heads to Ballarat. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane, Strathfield Station Everton Rd Stand D, Parramatta Station Stand B3 and Melbourne. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 5h.
Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service, NSW TrainLink, Firefly Express and V/Line run regular bus services between Noosa Heads and Ballarat. Buses run once 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 Noosa Heads to Ballarat. We recommend that you fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Ballarat. instead which will take 6h 15m.
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 Noosa Heads and Ballarat. The distance is around 1,978km (1,229 miles) by road and it will take around 20h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Noosa Heads to Ballarat is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around A$415 ($280).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train | 6h 15m | A$415($280) | 4 times a day | 1,789km (1,111 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 5h | A$200($135) | once a week | 2,070km (1,286 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 1 day 4h | A$240($160) | once daily | 2,176km (1,352 miles) |
Bus to Nambour station, train | 1 day 7h | A$280($185) | once daily | 2,232km (1,387 miles) |
Drive | 20h 60m | A$375($250) | on demand | 1,978km (1,229 miles) |
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Regional Express
V/Line
NSW TrainLink
NSW TrainLink XPT
Premier Motor Service
Firefly Express
The following major airports near Ballarat offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.