How to Travel from
Gladstone to Ballarat
by Route or Car
Eleven ways to Travel from Gladstone to Ballarat
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Cheapest
By car (2 071 km)
23 h 55 min
2071 km.
from $113
Other
Bus, Plane (Fly Gladstone Airport to Melbourne Airport)
9 h 10 min
1680 km.
from $325.33
Train via Sydney
35 h 25 min
1680 km.
from $183.26
Bus
43 h 44 min
1680 km.
from $517.74
Train, Plane (Train to Hervey Bay)
9 h 18 min
1680 km.
from $453.27
Bus, Plane (Fly Gladstone Airport to Avalon Airport)
12 h 55 min
1680 km.
from $401.59
Bus, Plane (Bus)
12 h 30 min
1680 km.
from $260.05
Train, Plane (Train to Sunshine Coast Airport)
12 h 12 min
1680 km.
from $258.33
Bus, Plane (Bus)
12 h 32 min
1680 km.
from $303.33
Train
2 d 11 h 58 min
1680 km.
from $4211.45
Train, Bus
2 d 17 h 39 min
1680 km.
from $3753.74
Transport providers
Bus operators
Translink
Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Bus from Park Street at Yeppoon Central Shopping Centre to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$0.32
Transport for NSW
Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Roma Street Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
14h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$29.35
Firefly Express
Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
11h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.96–$51.09
Greyhound Australia
Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Gladstone to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
10h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$59.78–$141.30
Bus from Brisbane to Central
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$206.52
Bus from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.09–$184.78
Bus from Gladstone to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.22–$26.09
Bus from Rockhampton to Biloela
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$19.57–$30.43
Premier Motor Service
Bus from Miriam Vale to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
10h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$45.65–$65.22
Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus
Bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballarat
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$30.53
Airlines
Jetstar
Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Hervey Bay to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$184.78–$652.17
Plane from Gladstone Airport to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$184.78–$652.17
Plane from Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$521.74
Qantas
Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Gladstone Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
5h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$260.87–$652.17
Plane from Hervey Bay to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$184.78–$652.17
Plane from Gladstone Airport to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
6h 52m
Frequency:
Monday to Thursday
Estimated price:
$184.78–$652.17
Plane from Rockhampton to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
5h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$532.61
Plane from Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$706.52
Virgin Australia
Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Gladstone Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$217.39–$532.61
Plane from Rockhampton to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$445.65
Plane from Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$652.17
Plane from Biloela to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
4h 37m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$369.57
Train operators
NSW TrainLink XPT
Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
10h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$41.30–$152.17
V/Line
Phone:
1800 800 007
Website:
vline.com.au/
Train from Southern Cross to Ballarat
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.57–$6.52
Train from Footscray to Ballarat
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.57–$5.98
Queensland Rail Travel
Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Gladstone to Roma
Ave. Duration:
6h 34m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$16.30–$1,197.51
Train from Gladstone to Howard
Ave. Duration:
2h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.61–$539.86
Train from Gladstone to Nambour
Ave. Duration:
4h 49m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$955.21
Train from Gladstone to Miriam
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$2.17–$155.02
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/great-southern/
Train from Brisbane to Southern
Ave. Duration:
2d 2h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$2,183.60–$2,831.51
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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