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There are 7 ways to get from Ballarat to Adelaide Hills by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ballarat to Adelaidebus bus Adelaide
    9h 25m
    $68–71

  2. Bus via Dundas St/Market St

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Dundas St/Market Stbus bus Coach
    2. Take the bus from Dundas St/Market St to 85 Franklin Stbus bus Coach
    11h 23m
    $14–68

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Ararat Stationtrain train Ballarat
    2. Take the train from Ararat Station to Adelaide Stationtrain train The Overland
    10h 13m
    $161–321

  4. Drive  608.6 km

    1. Drive from Ballarat to Adelaide Hillscar car 608.6 km
    7h
    $126–183

  5. Train to Melbourne Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Melton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane plane MEL - ADL
    3. Take the bus from Stop X1 Pulteney St - West side to Stop 26 Morialta Rd - North sidebus bus
    6h
    $116–386

  6. Bus to Mount Gambier Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy Eastbus bus
    2. Fly from Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane plane MGB - ADL
    7h 49m
    $299–469

  7. Train, train to Avalon Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Deer Park Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Deer Park Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane plane AVV - ADL
    6h 38m
    $128–578

Ballarat to Adelaide Hills by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 633.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 25m

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

Firefly Express operates a bus from Ballarat to Adelaide once daily. Tickets cost $63–66 and the journey takes 8h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ballarat Station to Stop 18 Magill Rd - North side via Ararat Station, Adelaide Station, and Stop 1 Anzac Hwy - North West side in around 10h 13m.

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