How to travel from Perth to Ballarat, Australia
The distance between Perth and Ballarat is around 2,852km (1,772 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 60m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Perth 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.
👋 Also check out Ballarat → Perth if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Perth (PER) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Ballarat.
- Duration5h 60m
- Flight time3h 30m
- Typical costA$435($290)
Multiple operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Adelaide Parklands then take the bus to Ballarat.
- Duration2 days 4h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costA$720($485)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perth and Ballarat
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Perth to Ballarat by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around A$435 ($290) and will take around 5h 60m.
The distance between Perth and Ballarat is around 2,852km (1,772 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,622km (1,629 miles)
It takes around 5h 60m to get from Perth and Ballarat by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 10h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Perth to Ballarat is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 60m and will set you back approx A$435 ($290).
The cheapest way to travel between Perth and Ballarat, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around A$435 ($290) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Perth and Ballarat. We recommend that you fly from Perth (PER) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Ballarat. instead which will take 5h 60m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Perth and Ballarat. We recommend that you fly from Perth (PER) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Ballarat. instead which will take 5h 60m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Perth to Ballarat. We recommend that you fly from Perth (PER) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Ballarat. instead which will take 5h 60m.
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 Perth and Ballarat. The distance is around 3,308km (2,056 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 10h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perth to Ballarat is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 60m and will usually cost around A$435 ($290).
Compare travel optionsbetween Perth and Ballarat
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train | 5h 60m | A$435($290) | hourly | 2,852km (1,772 miles) |
Train and Bus | 2 days 4h | A$720($485) | twice a week | 3,279km (2,037 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 10h | A$440($295) | on demand | 3,308km (2,056 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Perth and Ballarat
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Train operators
V-Line
Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific
Bus companies
Firefly Express
Airports near Ballarat
The following major airports near Ballarat offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
- Distance
- 75km (46 miles) from Ballarat
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
- Distance
- 87km (54 miles) from Ballarat
King Island Airport (KNS)
- Distance
- 258km (160 miles) from Ballarat