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

The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Cowra is to bus which costs $45 - $95 and takes 12h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Cowra is to drive which takes 8h 41m and costs $120 - $190.

Is there a direct bus between Ballarat and Cowra?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat station to Cowra. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and arriving at Macquarie St After Kendal St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St and Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.

How far is it from Ballarat to Cowra?

The distance between Ballarat and Cowra is 755 km. The road distance is 701.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Ballarat to Cowra without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 53m and costs $65 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 10h 53m to get from Ballarat to Cowra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Cowra bus from?

Ballarat to Cowra bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.

Where does the Ballarat to Cowra bus arrive?

Ballarat to Cowra bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Can I drive from Ballarat to Cowra?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Cowra is 702 km. It takes approximately 8h 41m to drive from Ballarat to Cowra.

Where can I stay near Cowra?

There are 20+ hotels available in Cowra.

Ballarat to Cowra - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Ballarat to Cowra by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Southern Cross to Cootamundra Stationtrain 622 / ...
3. Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Macquarie St After Kendal Stbus 793
10h 53m
$68–215
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1bus
3. Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Macquarie St After Kendal Stbus 793
12h 30m
$49–95
Drive 701.8 km
1. Drive from Ballarat to Cowracar 701.8 km
8h 41m
$129–186
Train to Melbourne Airport, fly to Orange Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Melton Stationtrain
2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane MEL - OAG
3. Take the bus from Orange Station, Coach Bay 3 to Macquarie St After Kendal Stbus
8h 44m
$369–725
Train, bus via Gundagai
1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Gundagaibus
3. Take the bus from Gundagai Visitor Information Centre, Sheridan St to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1bus 730 / ...
4. Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Macquarie St After Kendal Stbus 793
12h 58m
$89–104
Train, train to Avalon Airport, fly to Orange Airport, bus
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 Orange Airport (OAG)plane AVV - OAG
4. Take the bus from Orange Station, Coach Bay 3 to Macquarie St After Kendal Stbus
11h 12m
$251–937
Train to Melbourne Airport, fly to Canberra International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Melton Stationtrain
2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane MEL - CBR
3. Take the bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1bus
4. Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Macquarie St After Kendal Stbus
11h 14m
$165–384
Train to Melbourne Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Melton Stationtrain
2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MEL - SYD
3. Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 to Macquarie St After Kendal Stbus
12h 36m
$132–522
Train to Melbourne Airport, fly to Wagga Wagga, train, bus
1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Melton Stationtrain
2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Wagga Wagga (WGA)plane MEL - WGA
3. Take the train from Wagga Wagga Station to Cootamundra Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Macquarie St After Kendal Stbus
10h 57m
$220–871

Ballarat to Cowra by train and bus

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10h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 755 km
Duration: 10h 53m

What companies run services between Ballarat, VIC, Australia and Cowra, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Macquarie St After Kendal St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St and Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 in around 12h 30m.

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