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How to get fromBallarat to Darwinby train, plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ballarat to Darwin by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Train to Melbourne Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Melton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane MEL - DRW
    8h 3m
    $343–906

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ballarat to Adelaidebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Darwinbus bus
    2d 4h
    $493–1,166

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Ararat Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ararat Station to Adelaide Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain train
    2d 16h
    $3,288–3,461

  4. Drive 3,625.4 km

    1. Drive from Ballarat to Darwincar car 3,625.4 km
    36h 17m
    $638–921

  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 Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane AVV - DRW
    12h 31m
    $478–1,374

Ballarat to Darwin by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$493Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,257.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Ballarat, VIC, Australia and Darwin, NT, Australia?

You can take a bus from Ballarat to Darwin via Adelaide and Alice Springs in around 2d 4h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ballarat Station to Darwin via Ararat Station, Adelaide Station, and Darwin in around 2d 16h.

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