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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Ballarat to Gold Coast

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Transport providers

Translink
Website
Transport for NSW
Website
Firefly Express
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus
Website
Translink
Website
1h 5m
Every 30 minutes
$3.15–$4.46
13 12 30
13 12 30
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Transport for NSW
Website
14h 6m
Twice daily
$10.87–$29.35
131 500
131 500
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Firefly Express
Website
1h 35m
Twice daily
$36.96–$50.00
1300 730 740
1300 730 740
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Greyhound Australia
Website
12h
Once daily
$76.09–$184.78
1300 473946
1300 473946
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Premier Motor Service
Website
17h 15m
Once daily
$59.78–$86.96
13 34 10
13 34 10
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Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus
Website
1h 30m
Every 3 hours
$30.53
03 5333 4181
03 5333 4181
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Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
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Jetstar
Website
2h 5m
Every day
$70.65–$478.26
Qantas
Website
2h 5m
Every day
$70.65–$652.17
Virgin Australia
Website
2h 10m
Every day
$103.26–$597.83
NSW TrainLink XPT
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V/Line
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NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
11h 2m
Twice daily
$41.30–$152.17
131 500
131 500
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V/Line
Website
1h 28m
Hourly
$4.57–$6.52
1800 800 007
1800 800 007
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Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Gold Coast is to train and night train which costs $59.78 - $195.65 and takes 30h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Gold Coast is to bus and fly which takes 5h 33m and costs $103.26 - $380.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Ballarat and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat to Gold Coast. However, there are services departing from Ballarat and arriving at Surfers Paradise via Southern Cross Coach Terminal and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Ballarat and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct train from Ballarat to Gold Coast station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat and arriving at Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Southern Cross, Central Station, Roma Street and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 34m.

How far is it from Ballarat to Gold Coast?

The distance between Ballarat and Gold Coast is 1471 km. The road distance is 1769.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Ballarat to Gold Coast without a car is to bus which takes 27h 45m and costs $141.30 - $413.04 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Ballarat to Gold Coast, including transfers.

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

Ballarat to Gold Coast bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Ballarat station.

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

Ballarat to Gold Coast train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Ballarat station.

Train or bus from Ballarat to Gold Coast?

The best way to get from Ballarat to Gold Coast is to bus which takes 27h 45m and costs $141.30 - $413.04 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $59.78 - $195.65 and takes 30h 50m.

Where does the Ballarat to Gold Coast bus arrive?

Ballarat to Gold Coast bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

What is the time difference between Ballarat and Gold Coast?

Gold Coast is 1h behind Ballarat. It is currently 10:06 in Ballarat and 09:06 in Gold Coast.

Where does the Ballarat to Gold Coast train arrive?

Ballarat to Gold Coast train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross station.

Can I drive from Ballarat to Gold Coast?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Gold Coast is 1770 km. It takes approximately 18h 48m to drive from Ballarat to Gold Coast.

Where can I stay near Gold Coast?

There are 2386+ hotels available in Gold Coast. Prices start at $83.05 per night.
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