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How to get fromAlbany to Ballaratby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Albany to Ballarat by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Harry Riggs Albany Regional Airport to Melbourne Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Harry Riggs Albany Regional Airport (ALH) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane ALH - MEL
    2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    8h 14m
    $361–981

  2. Bus to Perth Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Proudlove Pde Transwa Albany to Armadale Stn Transwa Armadalebus bus
    2. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane PER - MEL
    3. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    13h 30m
    $360–673

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Proudlove Pde Transwa Albany to Armadale Stn Transwa Armadalebus bus
    2. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklandstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Ballaratbus bus
    3d 16h
    $760–10,180

  4. Drive 3,153.3 km

    1. Drive from Albany to Ballaratcar car 3,153.3 km
    34h 38m
    $565–816

  5. Fly Harry Riggs Albany Regional Airport to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Harry Riggs Albany Regional Airport (ALH) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane ALH - 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
    13h 22m
    $457–1,370

  6. Fly Harry Riggs Albany Regional Airport to Mount Gambier Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Harry Riggs Albany Regional Airport (ALH) to Mount Gambier Airport (MGB)plane plane ALH - MGB
    2. Take the bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus bus
    13h 26m
    $388–1,193

Albany to Ballarat by bus, train, and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration3d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$760Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,562.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 14m

What companies run services between Albany, WA, Australia and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Albany to Ballarat. However, you can take the taxi to Harry Riggs Albany Regional Airport (ALH) airport, fly to Melbourne Airport (MEL), walk to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr, take the bus to Sunshine Station/Dickson St, walk to Sunshine Station, then take the train to Ballarat Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Proudlove Pde Transwa Albany to Ballarat via Armadale Stn Stand 6, Wellington St Stand 11, Perth, Adelaide Parklands, Stop 1 Anzac Hwy - North West side, Stop D1 Grote St - North side, and Adelaide in around 3d 16h.

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