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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Alice Springs to Ballarat

Composite routes from Alice Springs to Ballarat

Cheapest
22 h 8 min
Car
2147 km.
from $118
Other
5 h 20 min
Plane, Bus
1810 km.
from $491.11
31 h 50 min
1810 km.
from $206.24
29 h 10 min
1810 km.
from $347.41
33 h 37 min
1809 km.
from $735.62

Transport providers

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Alice Springs Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$217.39–$706.52

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Alice Springs Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$217.39–$532.61

Bus operators

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Adelaide to Ballarat
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$36.96–$50.00

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Alice Springs to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
19h 55m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$130.43–$315.22

V-Line Buses

Phone:
+61 3 9662 2505
Website:
vline.com.au/
Bus from 85 Franklin St to Dundas
Ave. Duration:
7h 32m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.67–$26.09
Bus from Dundas St/Market St to Ballarat
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$1.30–$11.96

Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus

Phone:
03 5333 4181
Email:
Website:
airportshuttlebus.com.au/
Bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballarat
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$30.53

Train operators

V/Line

Phone:
1800 800 007
Website:
vline.com.au/
Train from Ararat to Ballarat
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$4.46–$5.98

Journey Beyond - The Overland

Phone:
1800 703 357
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
Train from Adelaide to Ararat
Ave. Duration:
7h 28m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$48.91–$141.30

Journey Beyond - The Ghan

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/the-ghan/
Train from Alice Springs to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
23h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$303.03–$611.16

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Alice Springs to Ballarat?

The cheapest way to get from Alice Springs to Ballarat is to bus via Dundas St/Market St which costs $130.43 - $347.83 and takes 31h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alice Springs to Ballarat?

The fastest way to get from Alice Springs to Ballarat is to fly and bus which takes 5h 20m and costs $250 - $489.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Alice Springs and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Alice Springs to Ballarat. However, there are services departing from Alice Springs and arriving at Ballarat via Adelaide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Alice Springs and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct train from Alice Springs to Ballarat. However, there are services departing from Alice Springs and arriving at Ballarat via Adelaide and Ararat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 37m.

How far is it from Alice Springs to Ballarat?

The distance between Alice Springs and Ballarat is 1992 km. The road distance is 2147.7 km.

How do I travel from Alice Springs to Ballarat without a car?

The best way to get from Alice Springs to Ballarat without a car is to bus which takes 29h 10m and costs $163.04 - $369.57 .

How long does it take to get from Alice Springs to Ballarat?

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Alice Springs to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alice Springs to Ballarat bus from?

Alice Springs to Ballarat bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Alice Springs station.

Where do I catch the Alice Springs to Ballarat train from?

Alice Springs to Ballarat train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, depart from Alice Springs station.

Train or bus from Alice Springs to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Alice Springs to Ballarat is to bus which takes 29h 10m and costs $163.04 - $369.57 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $347.83 - $760.87 and takes 33h 37m.

Where does the Alice Springs to Ballarat bus arrive?

Alice Springs to Ballarat bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Adelaide station.

What is the time difference between Alice Springs and Ballarat?

Ballarat is 1h 30m ahead of Alice Springs. It is currently 03:39 in Alice Springs and 05:09 in Ballarat.

Where does the Alice Springs to Ballarat train arrive?

Alice Springs to Ballarat train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, arrive at Adelaide Parklands station.

Can I drive from Alice Springs to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Alice Springs to Ballarat is 2148 km. It takes approximately 22h 7m to drive from Alice Springs to Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

There are 160+ hotels available in Ballarat. Prices start at $59.71 per night.
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