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Eight ways to Travel from Cairns to Ballarat

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Cheapest
By car (2 831 km)
33 h 44 min
2831 km.
from $155
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Other
Bus, Plane (Fly to Melbourne Airport)
7 h 20 min
2302 km.
from $209.33
Train via Sydney
2 d 6 h 11 min
2302 km.
from $336.39
Bus
2 d 14 h 24 min
2300 km.
from $584.87
Bus, Plane (Fly to Avalon Airport)
10 h 55 min
2302 km.
from $425.60
Train
3 d 6 h 46 min
2301 km.
from $5571.10
Bus, Train
3 d 10 h 31 min
2302 km.
from $2536.34

Transport providers

Bus operators

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:
$12.72–$34.34

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:
$43.25–$59.78

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane to Central
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$101.76–$241.68
Bus from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$89.04–$216.24

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
29h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$139.92–$190.80

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:
$35.73

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Cairns to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
3h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.12–$368.88
Plane from Cairns to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.40–$826.79

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
3h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.12–$635.99
Plane from Cairns to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$241.68–$826.79

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Cairns to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.20–$432.48

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:
$48.34–$178.08

V/Line

Phone:
1800 800 007
Website:
vline.com.au/
Train from Southern Cross to Ballarat
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.34–$7.63
Train from Footscray to Ballarat
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.34–$7.00

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Cairns Central Station to Roma
Ave. Duration:
25h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$61.06–$4,498.63

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:
$2,555.31–$3,313.52

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Ballarat is to fly and bus which costs $108.70 - $293.48 and takes 7h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Ballarat is to fly and bus which takes 7h 20m and costs $108.70 - $293.48 .

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to Ballarat. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Ballarat via Roma Street busway, platform 2, Brisbane, Central Station, Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Melbourne Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 14h.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Ballarat. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Ballarat via Roma Street Station, Central Station and Southern Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.

How far is it from Cairns to Ballarat?

The distance between Cairns and Ballarat is 2437 km. The road distance is 2830.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns to Ballarat without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 2 days 6h and costs $108.70 - $4130.43 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Cairns to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Ballarat bus from?

Cairns to Ballarat bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Ballarat train from?

Cairns to Ballarat train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Train or bus from Cairns to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Cairns to Ballarat is to train via Sydney which takes 2 days 6h and costs $108.70 - $4130.43 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $282.61 - $597.83 and takes 2 days 14h.

Where does the Cairns to Ballarat bus arrive?

Cairns to Ballarat bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Ballarat?

Ballarat is 1h ahead of Cairns. It is currently 20:15 in Cairns and 21:15 in Ballarat.

Where does the Cairns to Ballarat train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairns to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Ballarat is 2831 km. It takes approximately 33h 46m to drive from Cairns 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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