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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Bathurst to Ballarat

Composite routes from Bathurst to Ballarat

Cheapest
9 h 20 min
Car
861 km.
from $47
Other
4 h 55 min
Taxi, Plane
693 km.
from $330.47
12 h 35 min
Bus, Train
693 km.
from $57.38
15 h 21 min
693 km.
from $75.62
8 h 15 min
Taxi, Plane
693 km.
from $341.96
8 h 53 min
Train, Plane
693 km.
from $152.13
18 h 21 min
Bus, Train
693 km.
from $148.20

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Bus from Bathurst Station, Coach Stop to Cootamundra
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$0.14–$13.99
Bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1 to Southern
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$0.14–$22.90

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Southern
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$89.04–$216.24

Australia Wide Coaches

Phone:
02 9516 1300
Email:
Website:
austwidecoaches.com.au/
Bus from Bathurst Station, Coach Stop to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$33.07–$47.06

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:
$34.29

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Orange Airport to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
6h 47m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$101.76–$496.08
Plane from Sydney Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$55.97–$445.20

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Orange Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.12–$699.59
Plane from Orange Airport to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
5h 59m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.76–$496.08
Plane from Sydney Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.76–$407.04

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Orange Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$203.52–$508.80
Plane from Sydney Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.40–$419.76

Link Airways

Website:
linkairways.com/
Plane from Orange Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$203.52–$508.80

Train operators

NSW TrainLink XPT

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Cootamundra Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
5h 44m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$27.98–$139.92

V/Line

Phone:
1800 800 007
Website:
vline.com.au/
Train from Southern Cross to Ballarat
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.09–$7.00
Train from Footscray to Ballarat
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.09–$7.00

Intercity Train

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Bathurst Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
3h 38m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.81–$26.71

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Bathurst to Ballarat is to bus and train via Cootamundra which costs $28.26 - $141.30 and takes 12h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bathurst to Ballarat is to taxi and fly and bus which takes 4h 55m and costs $271.74 - $445.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Bathurst and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Bathurst station to Ballarat. However, there are services departing from Bathurst Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Ballarat via Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1, Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Melbourne Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 21m.

How far is it from Bathurst to Ballarat?

The distance between Bathurst and Ballarat is 782 km. The road distance is 867.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Bathurst to Ballarat without a car is to bus and train via Cootamundra which takes 12h 35m and costs $28.26 - $141.30 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Bathurst to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bathurst to Ballarat bus from?

Bathurst to Ballarat bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Bathurst Station, Coach Stop.

Where does the Bathurst to Ballarat bus arrive?

Bathurst to Ballarat bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2.

What is the time difference between Bathurst and Ballarat?

It is currently 19:17 at both, Bathurst and Ballarat.

Can I drive from Bathurst to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Bathurst to Ballarat is 867 km. It takes approximately 9h 20m to drive from Bathurst to Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

There are 167+ hotels available in Ballarat. Prices start at $57.30 per night.
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