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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Gladstone to Ballarat

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Transport providers

Translink
Website
Transport for NSW
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Firefly Express
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus
Website
Translink
Website
51 min
Every 4 hours
$0.32
13 12 30
13 12 30
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Transport for NSW
Website
14h 10m
Twice daily
$10.87–$29.35
131 500
131 500
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Firefly Express
Website
11h 15m
Once daily
$36.96–$51.09
1300 730 740
1300 730 740
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Greyhound Australia
Website
10h 25m
Twice daily
$59.78–$141.30
1300 473946
1300 473946
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Premier Motor Service
Website
10h 30m
Once daily
$45.65–$65.22
13 34 10
13 34 10
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Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus
Website
1h 30m
Every 3 hours
$30.53
03 5333 4181
03 5333 4181
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Jetstar
Website
Qantas
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Virgin Australia
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Jetstar
Website
2h 40m
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
$184.78–$652.17
Qantas
Website
5h 18m
Every day
$260.87–$652.17
Virgin Australia
Website
4h 40m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$217.39–$532.61
NSW TrainLink XPT
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V/Line
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Queensland Rail Travel
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Journey Beyond - Great Southern
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NSW TrainLink XPT
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10h 50m
Twice daily
$41.30–$152.17
131 500
131 500
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V/Line
Website
1h 25m
Hourly
$4.57–$6.52
1800 800 007
1800 800 007
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Queensland Rail Travel
Website
6h 34m
Twice daily
$16.30–$1,197.51
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
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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)
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Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Gladstone to Ballarat is to train via Sydney which costs $70.65 - $1413.04 and takes 35h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gladstone to Ballarat is to fly and bus which takes 9h 10m and costs $108.70 - $597.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Gladstone and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Gladstone to Ballarat. However, there are services departing from Gladstone and arriving at Ballarat via Roma Street Stop 125 at Transit Centre, Brisbane, Central Station, Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Melbourne Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Gladstone and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct train from Gladstone to Ballarat. However, there are services departing from Gladstone and arriving at Ballarat via Roma Street Station, Central Station and Southern Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 25m.

How far is it from Gladstone to Ballarat?

The distance between Gladstone and Ballarat is 1777 km. The road distance is 2076.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Gladstone to Ballarat without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 35h 25m and costs $70.65 - $1413.04 .

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

It takes approximately 9h 10m to get from Gladstone to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gladstone to Ballarat bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Gladstone to Ballarat train from?

Gladstone to Ballarat train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Gladstone station.

Train or bus from Gladstone to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Gladstone to Ballarat is to train via Sydney which takes 35h 25m and costs $70.65 - $1413.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $228.26 - $597.83 and takes 43h 44m.

Where does the Gladstone to Ballarat bus arrive?

Gladstone to Ballarat bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.

What is the time difference between Gladstone and Ballarat?

Ballarat is 1h ahead of Gladstone. It is currently 12:11 in Gladstone and 13:11 in Ballarat.

Where does the Gladstone to Ballarat train arrive?

Gladstone to Ballarat train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Gladstone to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Gladstone to Ballarat is 2076 km. It takes approximately 23h 55m to drive from Gladstone 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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