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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Gold Coast to Ballarat

Composite routes from Gold Coast to Ballarat

Cheapest
18 h 44 min
Car
1731 km.
from $95
Other
6 h 38 min
Bus, Plane
1387 km.
from $177.59
30 h 42 min
1388 km.
from $98.54
30 h 56 min
1386 km.
from $371.48
8 h 15 min
Train, Plane
1387 km.
from $189.51
7 h 58 min
Bus, Plane
1387 km.
from $264.73
9 h 18 min
Bus, Plane
1387 km.
from $198.05
9 h 40 min
Train, Plane
1387 km.
from $309.25
2 d 7 h 15 min
1386 km.
from $3602.18

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 3m
Every 30 minutes
$3.15–$4.46
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
Call
Firefly Express
Website
11h 15m
Once daily
$36.96–$51.09
1300 730 740
1300 730 740
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
15h 40m
3 times a day
$81.52–$195.65
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 17m
Every day
$70.65–$478.26
Qantas
Website
2h 17m
Every day
$70.65–$652.17
Virgin Australia
Website
2h 20m
Every day
$103.26–$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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$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 Gold Coast to Ballarat?

The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Ballarat is to train via Sydney which costs $59.78 - $195.65 and takes 30h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Ballarat?

The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Ballarat is to fly and bus which takes 6h 38m and costs $103.26 - $380.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Gold Coast and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to Ballarat. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Ballarat via Central Station, Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Melbourne Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Gold Coast and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct train from Gold Coast station to Ballarat. However, there are services departing from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 and arriving at Ballarat via Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street Station, Central Station and Southern Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 42m.

How far is it from Gold Coast to Ballarat?

The distance between Gold Coast and Ballarat is 1469 km. The road distance is 1771 km.

How do I travel from Gold Coast to Ballarat without a car?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Ballarat without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 30h 42m and costs $59.78 - $195.65 .

How long does it take to get from Gold Coast to Ballarat?

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Gold Coast to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gold Coast to Ballarat bus from?

Gold Coast to Ballarat bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.

Where do I catch the Gold Coast to Ballarat train from?

Gold Coast to Ballarat train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.

Train or bus from Gold Coast to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Ballarat is to train via Sydney which takes 30h 42m and costs $59.78 - $195.65 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $163.04 - $423.91 and takes 30h 56m.

Where does the Gold Coast to Ballarat bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Gold Coast and Ballarat?

Ballarat is 1h ahead of Gold Coast. It is currently 21:57 in Gold Coast and 22:57 in Ballarat.

Where does the Gold Coast to Ballarat train arrive?

Gold Coast to Ballarat train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Gold Coast to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Ballarat is 1771 km. It takes approximately 18h 43m to drive from Gold Coast 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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