There are 6 ways to get from Ballarat to Sydney Airport (SYD) by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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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 Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MEL - SYD
4h 47m$108–291Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Ballarat
- Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
13h 44m$92–285Bus
- Take the bus from Ballarat to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Sydney International Airportbus Sydney
14h 5m$235–409Drive 910.8 km
- Drive from Ballarat to Sydney Airport (SYD)car 910.8 km
10h 3m$162–234Train, 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 Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane AVV - SYD
5h 24m$113–309Train, bus
- Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Ballarat
- Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney International Airportbus Au100-4 / ...
14h 15m$139–232
Ballarat to Sydney Airport (SYD) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Sydney Airport (SYD) is to train which costs $90 - $290 and takes 13h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Sydney Airport (SYD) is to train and fly which takes 4h 47m and costs $100 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat to Sydney Airport (SYD). However, there are services departing from Ballarat and arriving at Sydney International Airport via Southern Cross Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballarat station to Sydney Airport (SYD) station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station and arriving at International Airport Station via Southern Cross and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 44m.
The distance between Ballarat and Sydney Airport (SYD) is 817 km. The road distance is 910.8 km.
The best way to get from Ballarat to Sydney Airport (SYD) without a car is to train which takes 13h 44m and costs $90 - $290.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Ballarat to Sydney Airport (SYD), including transfers.
Ballarat to Sydney Airport (SYD) bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Ballarat station.
Ballarat to Sydney Airport (SYD) train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Ballarat Station.
The best way to get from Ballarat to Sydney Airport (SYD) is to train which takes 13h 44m and costs $90 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $410 and takes 14h 5m.
What companies run services between Ballarat, VIC, Australia and Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia?
You can take a train from Ballarat Station to International Airport Station via Southern Cross and Central Station in around 13h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballarat to Sydney International Airport via Southern Cross Coach Terminal in around 14h 5m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–420
Flights from Avalon Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–280
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–360
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–260
Flights from Avalon Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–280
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Ballarat Station to Melton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
Train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
Train from Ballarat Station to Deer Park Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- 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
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–11
Train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Southern Cross to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–250
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $75–100
- First
- $100–140
- Sleeper
- $210–250
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Ballarat to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- Firefly Express
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–310
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $140–200
- Advantage
- $160–250
- Flexible
- $210–310
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Melbourne to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–220
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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More Questions & Answers
Ballarat to Sydney Airport (SYD) bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.
Ballarat to Sydney Airport (SYD) train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Sydney Airport (SYD) is 911 km. It takes approximately 10h 3m to drive from Ballarat to Sydney Airport (SYD).
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