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How to get fromAdelaide Airport (ADL) to Ballaratby plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Ballarat by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane ADL - MEL
    2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    3h 38m
    $131–360

  2. Bus via Dundas St/Market St

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Dundas St/Market Stbus bus Coach
    2. Take the bus from Dundas St/Market St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus bus Coach
    12h 6m
    $14–69

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Adelaide to Ballaratbus bus Melbourne
    9h 46m
    $100–104

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Ararat Stationtrain train The Overland
    2. Take the train from Ararat Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train Ballarat
    11h 14m
    $118–302

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Adelaide-ADL to Ballaratrideshare rideshare 618.9 km
    7h 6m

  6. Drive 618.9 km

    1. Drive from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Ballaratcar car 618.9 km
    7h 6m
    $111–160

  7. Fly to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane ADL - AVV
    2. Take the train from Lara Station to Deer Park Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Deer Park Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    4h 41m
    $121–429

Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Ballarat by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 760.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Adelaide Airport (ADL), Australia and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?

Firefly Express operates a bus from Adelaide to Ballarat once daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stop 10 Adelaide Airport to Ballarat Station via Stop C1 Currie St - North side, Stop X1 Currie St - South side, Stop 1A Richmond Rd - South side, Adelaide Station, and Ararat Station in around 11h 14m.

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