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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sunshine Coast to Ballarat

Composite routes from Sunshine Coast to Ballarat

Cheapest
20 h 36 min
Car
1960 km.
from $107
Other
6 h 15 min
Bus, Plane
1498 km.
from $185.05
31 h
1498 km.
from $145.54
9 h 46 min
Bus, Plane
1498 km.
from $141.75
35 h 19 min
1495 km.
from $421.63
2 d 9 h 8 min
1497 km.
from $3606.20

Transport providers

Bus operators

Translink

Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Train from Nambour station, platform 1 to Roma
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.57–$6.52
Train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Central
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.70–$5.22

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 Brisbane to Central
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$206.52
Bus from Brisbane Airport to Surfers
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$23.91
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Central
Ave. Duration:
15h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$195.65
Bus from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.09–$184.78

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:
$30.53

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$521.74
Plane from Sunshine Coast Airport to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
5h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$597.83

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$706.52
Plane from Sunshine Coast Airport to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
5h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$597.83

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$652.17

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 Nambour station, platform 1 to Roma
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$3.37–$242.97

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 Sunshine Coast (Region) to Ballarat?

The cheapest way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Ballarat is to fly and train which costs $119.57 - $315.22 and takes 9h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Ballarat?

The fastest way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Ballarat is to fly and bus which takes 6h 16m and costs $97.83 - $434.78 .

How far is it from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Ballarat?

The distance between Sunshine Coast (Region) and Ballarat is 1580 km. The road distance is 1966.8 km.

How do I travel from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Ballarat without a car?

The best way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Ballarat without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 31h and costs $86.96 - $478.26 .

How long does it take to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Ballarat?

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Ballarat, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Sunshine Coast (Region) and Ballarat?

Ballarat is 1h ahead of Sunshine Coast (Region). It is currently 21:05 in Sunshine Coast (Region) and 22:05 in Ballarat.

Can I drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunshine Coast (Region) to Ballarat is 1967 km. It takes approximately 20h 45m to drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) 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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