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How to get fromDevonport to Ballaratby plane, train, car ferry, taxi, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Devonport to Ballarat by plane, train, car ferry, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly from Devonport Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Devonport Airport (DPO) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane DPO - MEL
    2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    3h 42m
    $281–469

  2. Car ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminal to Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelongcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from North Shore Station to Deer Park Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Deer Park Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    13h 51m
    $72–203

  3. Car ferry, taxi

    1. Take the car ferry from Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminal to Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelongcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong to Ballarattaxi taxi
    12h 23m
    $246–419

  4. Bus to Launceston, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Devonport Interchange, Rooke St, Stop A to Launceston Regional Transit Centre, Stop L2bus bus
    2. Fly from Launceston (LST) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane LST - MEL
    3. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    6h 15m
    $158–476

Devonport to Ballarat by car ferry, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 540.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Devonport, TAS, Australia and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Devonport to Ballarat. However, you can take the taxi to Devonport Airport (DPO) airport, fly to Melbourne Airport (MEL), walk to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr, take the bus to Sunshine Station/Dickson St, walk to Sunshine Station, then take the train to Ballarat Station. Alternatively, you can take the car ferry to Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong then take the taxi to Ballarat.

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