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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 23 min
Car
1945 km.
from $106
Other
6 h 14 min
Bus, Plane
1490 km.
from $184.97
30 h 21 min
Bus, Train
1490 km.
from $112.90
34 h 49 min
1488 km.
from $410.48
9 h 45 min
Bus, Plane
1490 km.
from $141.68
8 h 59 min
Train, Plane
1490 km.
from $187.26
2 d 8 h 8 min
1491 km.
from $3604.01

Transport providers

Bus operators

Translink

Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.37–$4.89
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 Maroochydore to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$14.13–$25.00
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

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
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$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
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$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
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$597.83

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

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 to Ballarat?

The cheapest way to get from Sunshine Coast to Ballarat is to bus and train which costs $70.65 - $217.39 and takes 30h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunshine Coast to Ballarat is to fly and bus which takes 6h 15m and costs $97.83 - $434.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Sunshine Coast and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunshine Coast to Ballarat. However, there are services departing from Maroochydore 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 34h 49m.

How far is it from Sunshine Coast to Ballarat?

The distance between Sunshine Coast and Ballarat is 1579 km. The road distance is 1949 km.

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

The best way to get from Sunshine Coast to Ballarat without a car is to bus and train which takes 30h 21m and costs $70.65 - $217.39 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Sunshine Coast to Ballarat, including transfers.

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

Sunshine Coast to Ballarat bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Maroochydore station.

Train or bus from Sunshine Coast to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Sunshine Coast to Ballarat is to bus which takes 34h 49m and costs $173.91 - $467.39 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2173.91 - $2934.78 and takes 2 days 8h.

Where does the Sunshine Coast to Ballarat bus arrive?

Sunshine Coast to Ballarat bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.

What is the time difference between Sunshine Coast and Ballarat?

Ballarat is 1h ahead of Sunshine Coast. It is currently 02:04 in Sunshine Coast and 03:04 in Ballarat.

Can I drive from Sunshine Coast to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunshine Coast to Ballarat is 1949 km. It takes approximately 20h 34m to drive from Sunshine 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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