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

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

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane CBR - MEL
    2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    4h 55m
    $159–375

  2. Bus, train via Albury

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Alburybus bus
    2. Take the train from Albury Station to Southern Crosstrain train 623 / ...
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    9h 49m
    $40–298

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus Melbourne
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train Ballarat
    9h 49m
    $111–228

  4. Drive 710.5 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Ballaratcar car 710.5 km
    8h 3m
    $128–185

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballaratbus bus
    10h 38m
    $168–223

Canberra to Ballarat by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 596.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Canberra to Ballarat via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Skybus Coach Terminal, and Melbourne Airport in around 10h 38m.

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