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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Brisbane to Ballarat

Composite routes from Brisbane to Ballarat

Cheapest
19 h 18 min
Car
1695 km.
from $93
Other
6 h 16 min
Bus, Plane
1412 km.
from $181.75
27 h 51 min
1412 km.
from $93.07
32 h 16 min
1413 km.
from $385.57
8 h 7 min
Train, Plane
1412 km.
from $181.48
7 h 41 min
Bus, Plane
1412 km.
from $301.50
9 h 41 min
Train, Plane
1412 km.
from $191.47
2 d 4 h 21 min
1412 km.
from $3607.15

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 5
Translink
Website
Transport for NSW
Website
Firefly Express
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus
Website
Translink
Website
1h 23m
Every 30 minutes
$4.02–$5.98
13 12 30
13 12 30
Call
Transport for NSW
Website
14h 10m
Twice daily
$10.87–$29.35
131 500
131 500
Call
Firefly Express
Website
11h 15m
Once daily
$36.96–$51.09
1300 730 740
1300 730 740
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Greyhound Australia
Website
17h
3 times a day
$86.96–$206.52
1300 473946
1300 473946
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Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus
Website
1h 30m
Every 3 hours
$30.53
03 5333 4181
03 5333 4181
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 3
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Jetstar
Website
2h 22m
Every day
$92.39–$597.83
Qantas
Website
2h 20m
Every day
$108.70–$597.83
Virgin Australia
Website
2h 20m
Every day
$108.70–$597.83
Train operators
Found: 3
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
V/Line
Website
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Website
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
10h 50m
Twice daily
$41.30–$152.17
131 500
131 500
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V/Line
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Hourly
$4.57–$6.52
1800 800 007
1800 800 007
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Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Website
2d 2h
Twice a week
$2,183.60–$2,831.51
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Ballarat?

The cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Ballarat is to train via Sydney which costs $54.35 - $195.65 and takes 27h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brisbane to Ballarat?

The fastest way to get from Brisbane to Ballarat is to fly and bus which takes 6h 16m and costs $119.57 - $369.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Brisbane and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Brisbane to Ballarat. However, there are services departing from Brisbane and arriving at Ballarat via Central Station, Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Melbourne Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Brisbane and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct train from Brisbane station to Ballarat. However, there are services departing from Roma Street Station and arriving at Ballarat via Central Station and Southern Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 51m.

How far is it from Brisbane to Ballarat?

The distance between Brisbane and Ballarat is 1509 km. The road distance is 1846.3 km.

How do I travel from Brisbane to Ballarat without a car?

The best way to get from Brisbane to Ballarat without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 27h 51m and costs $54.35 - $195.65 .

How long does it take to get from Brisbane to Ballarat?

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Brisbane to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brisbane to Ballarat bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Brisbane to Ballarat train from?

Brisbane to Ballarat train services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Roma Street Station.

Train or bus from Brisbane to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Brisbane to Ballarat is to train via Sydney which takes 27h 51m and costs $54.35 - $195.65 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $163.04 - $434.78 and takes 32h 16m.

Where does the Brisbane to Ballarat bus arrive?

Brisbane to Ballarat bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.

What is the time difference between Brisbane and Ballarat?

Ballarat is 1h ahead of Brisbane. It is currently 03:57 in Brisbane and 04:57 in Ballarat.

Where does the Brisbane to Ballarat train arrive?

Brisbane to Ballarat train services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Brisbane to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Brisbane to Ballarat is 1846 km. It takes approximately 19h 27m to drive from Brisbane 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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