There are 6 ways to get from Ballarat to Kapooka by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train to Melbourne Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Ballarat Station to Melton Stationtrain
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Wagga Wagga (WGA)plane MEL - WGA
4h 56m$278–786Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Ballarat
- Take the train from Southern Cross to Wagga Wagga Stationtrain 622 / ...
8h 21m$48–198Bus
- Take the bus from Ballarat to Melbourne Airportbus
- Take the bus from Broadmeadows Station, Railway Cres to Wagga Wagga Station, Coach Bay 1bus 6204 / ...
10h 55m$92–114Drive 488.3 km
- Drive from Ballarat to Kapookacar 488.3 km
6h 4m$88–127Train, train to Avalon Airport, fly
- Take the train from Ballarat Station to Deer Park Stationtrain
- Take the train from Deer Park Station to Lara Stationtrain
- Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Wagga Wagga (WGA)plane AVV - WGA
8h 24m$253–904Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ballarat to Melbourne Airportbus
- Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Wagga Wagga Stationtrain 622 / ...
8h 39m$92–244
Ballarat to Kapooka by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Kapooka is to train which costs $45 - $200 and takes 8h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Kapooka is to train and fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $270 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat to Kapooka. However, there are services departing from Ballarat and arriving at 12 Henschke Av via Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd, Broadmeadows Station, Railway Cres and South Wagga Public School, Edward St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballarat station to Kapooka station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station and arriving at Wagga Wagga Station via Southern Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
The distance between Ballarat and Kapooka is 498 km. The road distance is 488.3 km.
The best way to get from Ballarat to Kapooka without a car is to train which takes 8h 21m and costs $45 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Ballarat to Kapooka, including transfers.
Ballarat to Kapooka bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, depart from Ballarat station.
Ballarat to Kapooka train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Ballarat Station.
The best way to get from Ballarat to Kapooka is to train which takes 8h 21m and costs $45 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $120 and takes 10h 55m.
What companies run services between Ballarat, VIC, Australia and Kapooka, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Ballarat Station to 12 Henschke Av via Southern Cross, Wagga Wagga Station, and South Wagga Public School, Edward St in around 8h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballarat to 12 Henschke Av via Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd, Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd, Broadmeadows Station, Railway Cres, Wagga Wagga Station, Coach Bay 1, and South Wagga Public School, Edward St in around 10h 55m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Avalon Airport to Wagga Wagga via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Wagga Wagga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–320
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Ballarat Station to Melton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
Train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
Train from Ballarat Station to Deer Park Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
Train from Deer Park Station to Lara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–11
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Southern Cross to Wagga Wagga Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–180
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $40–60
- First
- $60–80
- Sleeper
- $160–180
Train from Broadmeadows Station to Wagga Wagga Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–180
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $40–55
- First
- $55–80
- Sleeper
- $150–180
- Phone
- 03 5333 4181
- [email protected]
- Website
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
Bus from Ballarat to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $52
- Schedules at
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
- Book at
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
Bus from Ballarat to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $52
- Schedules at
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
- Book at
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Broadmeadows Station, Railway Cres to Wagga Wagga Station, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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More Questions & Answers
Ballarat to Kapooka bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, arrive at Melbourne Airport station.
Ballarat to Kapooka train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Kapooka is 488 km. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Ballarat to Kapooka.
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