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How to get fromBallarat to Leigh Creekby car, train, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Ballarat to Leigh Creek by car, train, or plane

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  1. Drive 1,109.8 km

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    1. Drive from Ballarat to Leigh Creekcar car 1,109.8 km
    12h 45m
    $198–286

  2. Train to Melbourne Airport, fly to Whyalla Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Melton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Whyalla Airport (WYA)plane plane MEL - WYA
    3. Drive from Whyalla Airport (WYA) to Leigh Creekcar car
    10h
    $408–901

  3. Train, train to Avalon Airport, fly to Whyalla Airport, drive

    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 Whyalla Airport (WYA)plane plane AVV - WYA
    4. Drive from Whyalla Airport (WYA) to Leigh Creekcar car
    15h 8m
    $223–819

  4. Train to Melbourne Airport, fly to Adelaide Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Melton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane plane MEL - ADL
    3. Drive from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Leigh Creekcar car
    10h 39m
    $198–471

  5. Train, train to Avalon Airport, fly to Adelaide Airport, drive

    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 Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane plane AVV - ADL
    4. Drive from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Leigh Creekcar car
    11h 22m
    $213–569

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Whyalla Airport (WYA) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration3h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$178Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,109.8 km
  • Duration: 12h 45m

What companies run services between Ballarat, VIC, Australia and Leigh Creek, SA, Australia?

You can drive from Ballarat to Leigh Creek in around 12h 45m.

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