How to travel from Tamworth to Ballarat, Australia

The distance between Tamworth and Ballarat is around 1,240km (770 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Tamworth 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 Tamworth (TMW) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Ballarat.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    A$425($285)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Train via Central Station

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

  • Duration18h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$160($105)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 1 then Melbourne and then to Ballarat.

  • Duration20h 15m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$200($135)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Ballarat.

  • Duration13h 50m
  • Distance1,247km (775 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tamworth and Ballarat

There are several options for getting from Tamworth to Ballarat by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$160 ($105) and will take around 18h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$425 ($285).

The distance between Tamworth and Ballarat is around 1,240km (770 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 969km (602 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Tamworth and Ballarat by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tamworth to Ballarat is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx A$425 ($285).

The cheapest way to travel between Tamworth and Ballarat, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$160 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tamworth and Ballarat. It typically takes around 18h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tamworth 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 18h 25m.

NSW TrainLink, NSW TrainLink XPT and V/Line run train services between Tamworth and Ballarat. Trains depart once daily and will take around 18h 25m, 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 Tamworth and Ballarat. It typically takes around 20h 15m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tamworth to Ballarat. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 1 and Melbourne. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 20h 15m.

NSW TrainLink, Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and V/Line run regular bus services between Tamworth and Ballarat. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 20h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tamworth to Ballarat. We recommend that you fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Ballarat. instead which will take 5hrs.

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 Tamworth and Ballarat. The distance is around 1,247km (775 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tamworth to Ballarat is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around A$425 ($285).

How do I get from Tamworth to Ballarat

Compare travel optionsbetween Tamworth and Ballarat

Transport options from Tamworth to Ballarat
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
5hrs
A$425($285)
4 times a day1,240km (770 miles)
Fly to Bendigo (BXG), train6h 30m
A$545($365)
hourly1,293km (803 miles)
Train via Central Station + 1 similar
18h 25m
A$160($105)
once daily1,506km (936 miles)
Train18h 25m
A$160($105)
once daily1,506km (936 miles)
Bus
20h 15m
A$200($135)
6 times a week1,482km (921 miles)
Drive
13h 50m
A$235($160)
on demand1,247km (775 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