What is the cheapest way to get from Broken Hill to Ballarat?

The cheapest way to get from Broken Hill to Ballarat is to bus which costs $30 - $80 and takes 12h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Broken Hill to Ballarat?

The fastest way to get from Broken Hill to Ballarat is to fly and train which takes 6h 30m and costs $500 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Broken Hill and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Broken Hill to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Blende St After Bromide St and arriving at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Mildura Station/Seventh St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Broken Hill and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct train from Broken Hill station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Broken Hill Station and arriving at Ballarat Station via Central Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 57m.

How far is it from Broken Hill to Ballarat?

The distance between Broken Hill and Ballarat is 825 km. The road distance is 736.1 km.

How do I travel from Broken Hill to Ballarat without a car?

The best way to get from Broken Hill to Ballarat without a car is to bus which takes 12h 13m and costs $30 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Broken Hill to Ballarat?

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Broken Hill to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Broken Hill to Ballarat bus from?

Broken Hill to Ballarat bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Blende St After Bromide St station.

Where do I catch the Broken Hill to Ballarat train from?

Broken Hill to Ballarat train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Broken Hill Station.

Train or bus from Broken Hill to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Broken Hill to Ballarat is to bus which takes 12h 13m and costs $30 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $420 and takes 26h 57m.

Where does the Broken Hill to Ballarat bus arrive?

Broken Hill to Ballarat bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Mildura Station, Coach Stop.

What is the time difference between Broken Hill and Ballarat?

Ballarat is 30 min ahead of Broken Hill. It is currently 11:40 PM in Broken Hill and 12:10 AM in Ballarat.

Where does the Broken Hill to Ballarat train arrive?

Broken Hill to Ballarat train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Broken Hill to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Broken Hill to Ballarat is 736 km. It takes approximately 8h 23m to drive from Broken Hill to Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

There are 206+ hotels available in Ballarat.

Broken Hill to Ballarat - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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Fly Broken Hill to Melbourne Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Broken Hill (BHQ) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane BHQ - MEL
2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
6h 30m
$513–1,160
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Blende St After Bromide St to Mildura Station, Coach Stopbus 587 / ...
2. Take the bus from Mildura Station/Seventh St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
12h 13m
$31–76
Train
1. Take the train from Broken Hill Station to Central Stationtrain 446
2. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
26h 57m
$151–416
Drive 736.1 km
1. Drive from Broken Hill to Ballaratcar 736.1 km
8h 23m
$132–191
Fly Broken Hill to Avalon Airport, train
1. Fly from Broken Hill (BHQ) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane BHQ - AVV
2. Take the train from Lara Station to Deer Park Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Deer Park Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
7h 43m
$189–749
Bus to Mildura Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Blende St After Bromide St to Mildura Airport, Alan Mathews Drbus
2. Fly from Mildura Airport (MQL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane MQL - MEL
3. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
9h 15m
$246–363
Fly Broken Hill to Mount Gambier Airport, bus
1. Fly from Broken Hill (BHQ) to Mount Gambier Airport (MGB)plane BHQ - MGB
2. Take the bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus
8h 42m
$440–1,022
Fly Broken Hill to Bendigo Airport, train
1. Fly from Broken Hill (BHQ) to Bendigo Airport (BXG)plane BHQ - BXG
2. Take the train from Bendigo Station to Footscray Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Footscray Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
21h 3m
$492–1,567

Broken Hill to Ballarat by bus

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Distance: 825.3 km
Duration: 6h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Blende St After Bromide St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Mildura Station/Seventh St in around 12h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Broken Hill Station to Ballarat Station via Central Station and Southern Cross Station in around 26h 57m.

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