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How to get fromBallarat to Sydneyby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Ballarat to Sydney by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Melbourne Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Melton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane MEL - SYD
    5h 2m
    $126–314

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train Ballarat
    2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    13h 38m
    $69–312

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train Ballarat
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    13h 30m
    $74–262

  4. Drive 920.3 km

    1. Drive from Ballarat to Sydneycar car 920.3 km
    10h 12m
    $163–236

  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 Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane AVV - SYD
    5h 40m
    $131–342

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus bus Coach / ...
    2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus bus
    13h 50m
    $102–186

Ballarat to Sydney by train

Calendar29Weekly Trains
Duration13h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 825.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 2m

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

You can take a train from Ballarat Station to Central Station via Southern Cross in around 13h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Central Station via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 13h 50m.

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