What is the cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Broadbeach?

The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Broadbeach is to train and fly which costs $110 - $480 and takes 6h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballarat to Broadbeach?

The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Broadbeach is to train and fly which takes 6h 10m and costs $110 - $480.

Is there a direct train between Ballarat and Broadbeach?

No, there is no direct train from Ballarat station to Broadbeach station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station and arriving at Broadbeach North station, platform 2 via Southern Cross, Central Station, Roma Street and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 37m.

How far is it from Ballarat to Broadbeach?

The distance between Ballarat and Broadbeach is 1460 km. The road distance is 1727.1 km.

How do I travel from Ballarat to Broadbeach without a car?

The best way to get from Ballarat to Broadbeach without a car is to bus which takes 26h 57m and costs $240 - $700.

How long does it take to get from Ballarat to Broadbeach?

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Ballarat to Broadbeach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Broadbeach bus from?

Ballarat to Broadbeach bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Ballarat station.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Broadbeach train from?

Ballarat to Broadbeach train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Ballarat Station.

Train or bus from Ballarat to Broadbeach?

The best way to get from Ballarat to Broadbeach is to bus which takes 26h 57m and costs $240 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $500 and takes 30h 37m.

Where does the Ballarat to Broadbeach bus arrive?

Ballarat to Broadbeach bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

What is the time difference between Ballarat and Broadbeach?

Broadbeach is 1h behind Ballarat. It is currently 9:58 AM in Ballarat and 8:58 AM in Broadbeach.

Where does the Ballarat to Broadbeach train arrive?

Ballarat to Broadbeach train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Ballarat to Broadbeach?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Broadbeach is 1727 km. It takes approximately 18h 47m to drive from Ballarat to Broadbeach.

Where can I stay near Broadbeach?

There are 2935+ hotels available in Broadbeach.

Ballarat to Broadbeach - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Ballarat and Broadbeach?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat to Broadbeach. However, there are services departing from Ballarat and arriving at Old Burleigh Rd at Britannia Avenue via Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Central Station and Surfers Paradise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 57m.

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There are 8 ways to get from Ballarat to Broadbeach by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Train to Melbourne Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport
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1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Melton Stationtrain
2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane MEL - OOL
6h 10m
$118–478
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ballarat to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus
26h 57m
$244–657
Train
1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
3. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
4. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train
30h 37m
$173–498
Drive 1,727.1 km
1. Drive from Ballarat to Broadbeachcar 1,727.1 km
18h 47m
$358–517
Train, train to Avalon Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport
1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Deer Park Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Deer Park Station to Lara Stationtrain
3. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane AVV - OOL
6h 53m
$130–570
Train to Melbourne Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Melton Stationtrain
2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MEL - BNE
3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
8h 4m
$157–405
Train, train to Avalon Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport
1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Deer Park Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Deer Park Station to Lara Stationtrain
3. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane AVV - BNE
4. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
8h 52m
$149–697
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Burleigh Headsbus
32h 44m
$267–407

Ballarat to Broadbeach by bus

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26h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,460.5 km
Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Ballarat, VIC, Australia and Broadbeach, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Ballarat to Old Burleigh Rd at Britannia Avenue via Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Central Station, and Surfers Paradise in around 26h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ballarat Station to Broadbeach North station, platform 2 via Southern Cross, Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 30h 37m.

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