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How to get fromBallarat to Canberraby train, plane, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train to Melbourne Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Melton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane MEL - CBR
    5h 1m
    $130–347

  2. Train, bus via Albury

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross to Albury Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Albury to Canberrabus bus
    10h 31m
    $40–302

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ballarat to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus Melbourne
    2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Canberrabus bus
    10h 5m
    $180–249

  4. Drive 709.3 km

    1. Drive from Ballarat to Canberracar car 709.3 km
    8h 5m
    $128–184

  5. 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 Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane AVV - CBR
    7h 43m
    $415–835

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train Ballarat
    2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Canberrabus bus Sydney
    10h 29m
    $109–232

Ballarat to Canberra by train and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration10h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 591.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Ballarat, VIC, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?

You can take a bus from Ballarat to Canberra via Southern Cross Coach Terminal and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 10h 5m.

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