The distance between Yamba and Ballarat is around 1,596km (992 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 7h 15m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Yamba 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 Ballina then fly from Ballina (BNK) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Ballarat.
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Take the bus to Sydney then Melbourne and then to Ballarat.
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Take the bus to Spring St Opp Zuber Lane then take the train to Central Station then Southern Cross and then to Ballarat.
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There are several options for getting from Yamba to Ballarat by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$160 ($110) and will take around 24hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 7h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$425 ($285).
The distance between Yamba and Ballarat is around 1,596km (992 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,260km (783 miles)
It takes around 7h 15m to get from Yamba and Ballarat by bus, plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Yamba to Ballarat is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 7h 15m and will set you back approx A$425 ($285).
The cheapest way to travel between Yamba and Ballarat, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$160 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Yamba and Ballarat. We recommend that you take the bus to Ballina then fly from Ballina (BNK) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Ballarat. instead which will take 7h 15m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Yamba and Ballarat. It typically takes around 24h 20m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Yamba to Ballarat. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney and Melbourne. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 24h 20m.
Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and V/Line run regular bus services between Yamba and Ballarat. Buses run once daily and take around 24h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yamba to Ballarat. We recommend that you take the bus to Ballina then fly from Ballina (BNK) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Ballarat. instead which will take 7h 15m.
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 Yamba and Ballarat. The distance is around 1,596km (992 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yamba to Ballarat is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around A$425 ($285).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus, Plane and Train + 1 similar | 7h 15m | A$425($285) | once daily | 1,625km (1,010 miles) |
Bus to Byron Bay, plane and train | 7h 55m | A$485($325) | once daily | 1,740km (1,081 miles) |
Bus | 24h 20m | A$270($180) | once daily | 1,773km (1,102 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 24hrs | A$180($120) | once daily | 1,813km (1,127 miles) |
Bus to Hornsby, train | 24hrs | A$160($110) | 4 times a week | 1,697km (1,054 miles) |
Bus to Spring St Opp Zuber Lane, train | 24h 20m | A$180($120) | once daily | 1,827km (1,135 miles) |
Drive | 16h 45m | A$300($205) | on demand | 1,596km (992 miles) |
Byron Bay Express
Firefly Express
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Qantas
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Regional Express
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The following major airports near Ballarat offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.