The distance between Port Augusta and Ballarat is around 923km (573 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 20m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Port Augusta to Ballarat by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Whyalla then fly from Whyalla (WYA) to Mount Gambier (MGB) then take the bus to Ballarat.
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Take the bus to Adelaide and then to Ballarat.
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Take the bus to Adelaide then take the train to Ararat and then to Ballarat.
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There are several options for getting from Port Augusta to Ballarat by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$125 ($84) and will take around 12h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 7h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$435 ($290).
The distance between Port Augusta and Ballarat is around 923km (573 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 791km (491 miles)
It takes around 7h 20m to get from Port Augusta and Ballarat by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Port Augusta to Ballarat is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 20m and will set you back approx A$435 ($290).
The cheapest way to travel between Port Augusta and Ballarat, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$125 ($84) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Port Augusta and Ballarat. We recommend that you take the bus to Whyalla then fly from Whyalla (WYA) to Mount Gambier (MGB) then take the bus to Ballarat. instead which will take 7h 20m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Port Augusta and Ballarat. It typically takes around 12h 30m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Port Augusta to Ballarat. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Adelaide. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 30m.
Stateliner, Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and V/Line run regular bus services between Port Augusta and Ballarat. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 12h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Port Augusta to Ballarat. We recommend that you take the bus to Whyalla then fly from Whyalla (WYA) to Mount Gambier (MGB) then take the bus to Ballarat. instead which will take 7h 20m.
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 Port Augusta and Ballarat. The distance is around 923km (573 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Augusta to Ballarat is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 20m and will usually cost around A$435 ($290).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane | 7h 20m | A$435($290) | 5 times a week | 1,006km (625 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 12h 30m | A$125($84) | 4 times a week | 947km (588 miles) |
Bus via Adelaide | 14h 10m | A$155($105) | 5 times a week | 1,023km (636 miles) |
Bus to Adelaide, train + 1 similar | 12h 15m | A$155($105) | twice a week | 964km (599 miles) |
Bus and Train | 12h 25m | A$165($110) | twice a week | 983km (611 miles) |
Drive | 10h 5m | A$175($120) | on demand | 923km (573 miles) |
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Firefly Express
Journey Beyond - The Overland
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
The following major airports near Ballarat offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.