How to travel from Orange to Ballarat, Australia

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.

5 routes found

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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Plane and Train

Fly from Orange (OAG) to Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB) then take the train to Ballarat.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    A$530($355)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 2, Gundagai Coach Stop Sheridan St then Melbourne and then to Ballarat.

  • Duration11h 55m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$150($100)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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3 x train
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Train

Take the train to Central Station then Southern Cross and then to Ballarat.

  • Duration17h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$145($95)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Ballarat.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Distance852km (529 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Orange and Ballarat

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Orange to Ballarat

Compare travel optionsbetween Orange and Ballarat

Transport options from Orange to Ballarat
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
4h 40m
A$530($355)
once daily777km (483 miles)
Fly to Avalon (AVV), Train5h 35m
A$310($210)
once daily1,153km (717 miles)
Bus
11h 55m
A$150($100)
4 times a week894km (555 miles)
Train
17h 10m
A$145($95)
once daily1,374km (853 miles)
Drive
9h 10m
A$160($110)
on demand852km (529 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