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There are 6 ways to get from Adelaide Hills to Ballarat by plane, train, bus, 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
    5h 43m
    $144–414

  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 16m
    $14–69

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Adelaide to Ballaratbus bus Melbourne
    9h 56m
    $68–71

  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 24m
    $161–321

  5. Drive  608.4 km

    1. Drive from Adelaide Hills to Ballaratcar car 608.4 km
    7h
    $126–182

  6. 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
    6h 51m
    $128–578

Adelaide Hills to Ballarat by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Adelaide Hills to Ballarat.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 778.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Adelaide Hills, SA, Australia and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?

Firefly Express operates a bus from Adelaide to Ballarat once daily. Tickets cost $63–66 and the journey takes 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stop 26 Morialta Rd - South side to Ballarat Station via Stop 1 Botanic Rd - South East side, Stop 1A Richmond Rd - South side, Adelaide Station, and Ararat Station in around 11h 24m.

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