There are 10 ways to get from Ballarat to Mitchells Island by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Train to Melbourne Airport, fly to Newcastle Airport, train
best- Take the train from Ballarat Station to Melton Stationtrain
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane MEL - NTL
- Take the train from Broadmeadow Station to Taree Stationtrain
10h 18m$208–625Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Tareebus
21h 38m$166–311Train
- Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Taree Stationtrain 33 / ...
20h 15m$180–511Drive 1,222.6 km
- Drive from Ballarat to Mitchells Islandcar 1,222.6 km
13h 26m$223–322Train to Melbourne Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train
- Take the train from Ballarat Station to Melton Stationtrain
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MEL - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Taree Stationtrain
11h 55m$201–674Train to Melbourne Airport, fly to Port Macquarie, bus
- Take the train from Ballarat Station to Melton Stationtrain
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane MEL - PQQ
- Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Tareebus
11h 46m$338–719Train to Melbourne Airport, fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, train
- Take the train from Ballarat Station to Melton Stationtrain
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane MEL - CFS
- Take the train from Urunga Station to Taree Stationtrain
10h 55m$358–876Train, train to Avalon Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport
- 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 Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane AVV - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Taree Stationtrain
12h 33m$213–696Train, train to Avalon Airport, fly to Port Macquarie, bus
- 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 Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane AVV - PQQ
- Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Tareebus
12h 44m$370–881Train, bus
- Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chatswood to Tareebus
23h 6m$183–294
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Mitchells Island is to bus which costs $160 - $320 and takes 21h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Mitchells Island is to train and fly which takes 10h 18m and costs $200 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat station to Mitchells Island. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and arriving at Manning Point Rd At Beach Rd via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Central Station and Victoria St Before Manning St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballarat station to Mitchells Island station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station and arriving at Taree Station via Southern Cross and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 15m.
The distance between Ballarat and Mitchells Island is 1214 km. The road distance is 1222.6 km.
The best way to get from Ballarat to Mitchells Island without a car is to train which takes 20h 15m and costs $180 - $550.
It takes approximately 10h 18m to get from Ballarat to Mitchells Island, including transfers.
Ballarat to Mitchells Island bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.
Ballarat to Mitchells Island train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Ballarat Station.
The best way to get from Ballarat to Mitchells Island is to train which takes 20h 15m and costs $180 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $320 and takes 21h 38m.
What companies run services between Ballarat, VIC, Australia and Mitchells Island, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Ballarat Station to Mitchells Island via Southern Cross, Central Station, and Taree Station in around 20h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Manning Point Rd At Beach Rd via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Central Station, Taree, and Victoria St Before Manning St in around 21h 38m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–900
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–550
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Port Macquarie via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–650
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Port Macquarie via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $290–650
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Port Macquarie via Canberra, Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–650
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–600
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–600
Flights from Avalon Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–410
Flights from Avalon Airport to Port Macquarie via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–700
Flights from Avalon Airport to Port Macquarie via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $310–700
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Ballarat Station to Melton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
Train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
Train from Ballarat Station to Melton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
Train from Ballarat Station to Melton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
Train from Ballarat Station to Melton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
Train from Ballarat Station to Deer Park Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
Train from Deer Park Station to Lara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
Train from Ballarat Station to Deer Park Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
Train from Deer Park Station to Lara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
Train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
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Booking & Getting There
Ballarat to Mitchells Island bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Ballarat to Mitchells Island train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Mitchells Island is 1223 km. It takes approximately 13h 26m to drive from Ballarat to Mitchells Island.
There are 172+ hotels available in Mitchells Island.







