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How to get fromBrisbane Airport (BNE) to Ballaratby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Ballarat by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane BNE - MEL
    2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    4h 48m
    $167–342

  2. Fly to Avalon Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane BNE - AVV
    2. Take the train from Lara Station to Deer Park Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Deer Park Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    5h 51m
    $145–498

  3. Train via Sydney

    1. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain train 621 / ...
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    29h 26m
    $161–536

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane Airport to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus bus
    32h 35m
    $242–419

  5. Drive 1,709.2 km

    1. Drive from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Ballaratcar car 1,709.2 km
    19h 32m
    $304–439

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain train
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train Ballarat
    2d 6h
    $2,626–3,736

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Ballarat by train

Calendar11Weekly Trains
Duration29h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$161Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,496.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Brisbane Airport (BNE), Australia and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from International Airport Station to Ballarat Station via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, and Southern Cross Station in around 29h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brisbane Airport to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 32h 35m.

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