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How to get fromBowral to Ballaratby train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bowral Station to Campbelltown Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane SYD - MEL
    3. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    6h 58m
    $161–378

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leighton Gardens, Argyle St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer Stbus bus 6105 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus bus Coach / ...
    14h 3m
    $54–100

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Moss Vale Station to Southern Crosstrain train 623 / ...
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train Ballarat
    12h 4m
    $68–258

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bowral Station to Goulburn Stationtrain train 631 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Goulburn to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    12h 20m
    $111–137

  5. Drive 809.1 km

    1. Drive from Bowral to Ballaratcar car 809.1 km
    9h 2m
    $146–211

  6. Train, bus to Canberra International Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport

    1. Take the train from Bowral Station to Goulburn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Goulburn Station, Coach Stop to Canberra Airport, Terminal Avbus bus
    3. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane CBR - MEL
    4. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    7h 39m
    $184–412

  7. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Bowral Station to Campbelltown Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane SYD - AVV
    3. Take the train from Lara Station to Deer Park Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Deer Park Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    7h 56m
    $137–327

  8. Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    1. Drive from Bowral to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane OAG - MEL
    3. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    7h 30m
    $384–710

  9. Train, train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport

    1. Take the train from Bowral Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane NTL - MEL
    4. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    10h 37m
    $148–401

Bowral to Ballarat by train

Calendar37Weekly Trains
Duration12h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 942 km
  • Duration: 6h 58m

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

You can take a train from Bowral Station to Ballarat Station via Moss Vale Station and Southern Cross Station in around 12h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Moss Vale Rd Opp Lions Park to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Moss Vale Court House, Argyle St, Leighton Gardens, Argyle St, and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 14h 3m.

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