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How to get fromBallarat to Tailem Bendby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Ballarat to Tailem Bend by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ballarat to Kanivabus bus Adelaide
    2. Take the bus from Kaniva Community Roadhouse/Western Hwy to Shell Roadhouse/North Tcebus bus Coach
    8h 20m
    $98–122

  2. Bus via Stawell

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ballarat Base Hospital/Sturt St to Stawell Station/Napier Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Stawell Station/Napier St to Ward St/Roberts Avebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Ave to Shell Roadhouse/North Tcebus bus
    9h 36m
    $14–43

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Ararat Stationtrain train Ballarat
    2. Take the train from Ararat Station to Murray Bridge Stationtrain train The Overland
    8h 56m
    $109–262

  4. Drive 516.1 km

    1. Drive from Ballarat to Tailem Bendcar car 516.1 km
    5h 54m
    $93–134

  5. Train, fly, bus

    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. Take the bus from Adelaide to Tailem Bendbus bus
    8h 2m
    $138–391

Ballarat to Tailem Bend by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration8h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 520.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 20m

What companies run services between Ballarat, VIC, Australia and Tailem Bend, SA, Australia?

You can take a bus from Ballarat to Shell Roadhouse/North Tce via Kaniva Community Roadhouse/Western Hwy in around 8h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ballarat Station to Tailem Bend via Ararat Station, Murray Bridge Station, and Murray Bridge Information Centre in around 8h 56m.

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