There are 6 ways to get from Adelaide to Ballarat Wildlife Park by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Adelaide to Ballaratbus Melbourne
9h 28m$101–105Bus via Dundas St/Market St
cheapest- Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Dundas St/Market Stbus Coach
- Take the bus from Dundas St/Market St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
11h 48m$16–68Train
- Take the train from Adelaide Station to Ararat Stationtrain The Overland
- Take the train from Ararat Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
10h 10m$123–292Drive 618.9 km
- Drive from Adelaide to Ballarat Wildlife Parkcar 618.9 km
6h 57m$110–159Fly to Melbourne Airport, train
- Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane ADL - MEL
- Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
5h 45m$137–371Fly to Avalon Airport, train
- Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane ADL - AVV
- Take the train from Lara Station to Deer Park Stationtrain
- Take the train from Deer Park Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
6h 48m$133–520
Adelaide to Ballarat Wildlife Park by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Ballarat Wildlife Park is to bus via Dundas St/Market St which costs $15 - $70 and takes 11h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Adelaide to Ballarat Wildlife Park is to fly and train which takes 5h 45m and costs $130 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Adelaide to Ballarat Wildlife Park. However, there are services departing from Adelaide and arriving at Ballarat Wildlife Park/Fussell St via Ballarat Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Adelaide station to Ballarat Wildlife Park station. However, there are services departing from Adelaide Station and arriving at Ballarat Station via Ararat Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.
The distance between Adelaide and Ballarat Wildlife Park is 627 km. The road distance is 618.9 km.
The best way to get from Adelaide to Ballarat Wildlife Park without a car is to bus which takes 9h 28m and costs $101 - $105.
It takes approximately 9h 28m to get from Adelaide to Ballarat Wildlife Park, including transfers.
Adelaide to Ballarat Wildlife Park bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Adelaide station.
Adelaide to Ballarat Wildlife Park train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Adelaide Station.
The best way to get from Adelaide to Ballarat Wildlife Park is to bus which takes 9h 28m and costs $101 - $105. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $300 and takes 10h 10m.
What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and Ballarat Wildlife Park, 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 train from Adelaide Station to Ballarat Wildlife Park via Ararat Station, Ballarat Station, Ballarat Station, and Eureka Stockade Memorial Park/Eureka St in around 10h 10m.
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–380
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–370
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Avalon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–400
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–280
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Avalon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–400
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- Journey Beyond
Train from Adelaide Station to Ararat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $100–280
- Website
- Journey Beyond
- Red Standard Readyrail
- $100–130
- Red Standard Everyday
- $140–170
- Red Premium Readyrail
- $190–230
- Red Premium Everyday
- $230–280
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Ararat Station to Ballarat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
Train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
Train from Lara Station to Deer Park Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–11
Train from Deer Park Station to Ballarat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Adelaide to Ballarat
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- Firefly Express
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from 85 Franklin St to Dundas St/Market St
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–45
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Dundas St/Market St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
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More Questions & Answers
Adelaide to Ballarat Wildlife Park bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Ballarat station.
Adelaide to Ballarat Wildlife Park train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Ararat Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Adelaide to Ballarat Wildlife Park is 619 km. It takes approximately 6h 57m to drive from Adelaide to Ballarat Wildlife Park.
There are 201+ hotels available in Ballarat Wildlife Park.












