How to travel from Point Lookout to Ballarat, Australia
The distance between Point Lookout and Ballarat is around 1,711km (1,063 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 7h 45m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Point Lookout to Ballarat by ferry, train, plane, 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 → Point Lookout if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Plane and Train
Take a ferry to Toondah Harbour then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Ballarat.
- Duration7h 45m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical costA$765($515)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Toondah Harbour then take the train to Central Station then Southern Cross and then to Ballarat.
- Duration1 day 4h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$280($190)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Toondah Harbour then take the bus to Sydney then Melbourne and then to Ballarat.
- Duration1 day 6h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costA$310($210)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Cleveland then drive to Ballarat.
- Duration20h 35m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical costA$455($305)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Point Lookout and Ballarat
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Point Lookout to Ballarat by ferry, train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$265 ($175) and will take around 1 day 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 7h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$765 ($515).
The distance between Point Lookout and Ballarat is around 1,711km (1,063 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,444km (897 miles)
It takes around 7h 60m to get from Point Lookout and Ballarat by ferry, train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Point Lookout to Ballarat is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 7h 45m and will set you back approx A$765 ($515).
The cheapest way to travel between Point Lookout and Ballarat is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$265 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Point Lookout and Ballarat. We recommend that you take a ferry to Toondah Harbour then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Ballarat. instead which will take 7h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Point Lookout and Ballarat. We recommend that you take a ferry to Toondah Harbour then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Ballarat. instead which will take 7h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Point Lookout to Ballarat. We recommend that you take a ferry to Toondah Harbour then take the train to Robina station platform 1 then fly from Gold Coast (OOL) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Ballarat. instead which will take 7h 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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Point Lookout to Ballarat. We recommend that you take a ferry to Toondah Harbour then take the train to Robina station platform 1 then fly from Gold Coast (OOL) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Ballarat. instead which will take 7h 60m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Point Lookout to Ballarat is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 60m and will usually cost around A$470 ($315).
Compare travel optionsbetween Point Lookout and Ballarat
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Plane and Train + 1 similar | 7h 45m | A$765($515) | 4 times a day | 1,748km (1,086 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Plane | 7h 60m | A$470($315) | 4 times a day | 1,711km (1,063 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 1 day 4h | A$280($190) | once daily | 2,111km (1,312 miles) |
| Ferry to Toondah Harbour, train | 1 day 4h | A$280($190) | once daily | 2,111km (1,312 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 1 day 7h | A$265($175) | once daily | 2,154km (1,339 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 1 day 6h | A$310($210) | 4 times a week | 2,079km (1,292 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 20h 35m | A$455($305) | every 2 hours | 1,876km (1,165 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Point Lookout and Ballarat
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
Qantas
Ferry operators
Stradbroke Flyer
Sealink (SEQ)
Train operators
V/Line
NSW TrainLink
NSW TrainLink XPT
Bus companies
Firefly Express
Premier Motor Service
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