The distance between Orange and Ballarat is around 777km (483 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 40m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Orange 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 Orange (OAG) to Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB) then take the train to Ballarat.
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Take the bus to Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 2, Gundagai Coach Stop Sheridan St then Melbourne and then to Ballarat.
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Take the train to Central Station then Southern Cross and then to Ballarat.
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There are several options for getting from Orange to Ballarat by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$145 ($95) and will take around 17h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$530 ($355).
The distance between Orange and Ballarat is around 777km (483 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 672km (417 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Orange and Ballarat by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Orange to Ballarat is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx A$530 ($355).
The cheapest way to travel between Orange and Ballarat, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$145 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Orange and Ballarat. It typically takes around 17h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Orange to Ballarat. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Central Station and Southern Cross. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17h 10m.
NSW TrainLink, NSW TrainLink XPT and V/Line run train services between Orange and Ballarat. Trains depart once daily and will take around 17h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Orange and Ballarat. It typically takes around 11h 55m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Orange to Ballarat. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 2, Gundagai Coach Stop Sheridan St and Melbourne. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 55m.
NSW TrainLink and Firefly Express run regular bus services between Orange and Ballarat. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 11h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Orange to Ballarat. We recommend that you fly from Orange (OAG) to Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB) then take the train to Ballarat. instead which will take 4h 40m.
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 Orange and Ballarat. The distance is around 852km (529 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Orange to Ballarat is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around A$530 ($355).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 1 similar | 4h 40m | A$530($355) | once daily | 777km (483 miles) |
Fly to Avalon (AVV), Train | 5h 35m | A$310($210) | once daily | 1,153km (717 miles) |
Bus | 11h 55m | A$150($100) | 4 times a week | 894km (555 miles) |
Train | 17h 10m | A$145($95) | once daily | 1,374km (853 miles) |
Drive | 9h 10m | A$160($110) | on demand | 852km (529 miles) |
Qantas
Regional Express
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Virgin Australia
V/Line
NSW TrainLink
NSW TrainLink XPT
Firefly Express
The following major airports near Ballarat offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.