What is the cheapest way to get from Dubbo to Ballarat?

The cheapest way to get from Dubbo to Ballarat is to bus which costs $60 - $120 and takes 15h.

What is the fastest way to get from Dubbo to Ballarat?

The fastest way to get from Dubbo to Ballarat is to fly and train which takes 5h 25m and costs $430 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Dubbo and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Dubbo station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 and arriving at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1 and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h.

Is there a direct train between Dubbo and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct train from Dubbo station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Dubbo Station and arriving at Ballarat Station via Central Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 38m.

How far is it from Dubbo to Ballarat?

The distance between Dubbo and Ballarat is 819 km. The road distance is 862.9 km.

How do I travel from Dubbo to Ballarat without a car?

The best way to get from Dubbo to Ballarat without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 38m and costs $70 - $240.

How long does it take to get from Dubbo to Ballarat?

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Dubbo to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dubbo to Ballarat bus from?

Dubbo to Ballarat bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1.

Where do I catch the Dubbo to Ballarat train from?

Dubbo to Ballarat train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Dubbo Station.

Train or bus from Dubbo to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Dubbo to Ballarat is to bus which takes 15h and costs $60 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $450 and takes 20h 38m.

Where does the Dubbo to Ballarat bus arrive?

Dubbo to Ballarat bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2.

Where does the Dubbo to Ballarat train arrive?

Dubbo to Ballarat train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Dubbo to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Dubbo to Ballarat is 863 km. It takes approximately 10h to drive from Dubbo to Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

There are 206+ hotels available in Ballarat.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Dubbo to Ballarat by plane, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Dubbo City Regional Airport to Melbourne Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane DBO - MEL
2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
5h 25m
$431–747
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2bus 792
2. Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1 to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer Stbus
3. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus
15h
$62–112
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2bus 792
2. Take the train from Cootamundra Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
12h 38m
$74–238
Drive 862.9 km
1. Drive from Dubbo to Ballaratcar 862.9 km
10h
$156–225
Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train
1. Drive from Dubbo to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane OAG - MEL
3. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
6h 8m
$364–681
Fly Dubbo City Regional Airport to Avalon Airport, train
1. Fly from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane DBO - AVV
2. Take the train from Lara Station to Deer Park Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Deer Park Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
8h 8m
$507–836
Bus, train via Gundagai
1. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2bus 792
2. Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1 to Gundagai Visitor Information Centre, Sheridan Stbus 729 / ...
3. Take the bus from Gundagai to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus
4. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
15h
$137–160
Train
1. Take the train from Dubbo Station to Central Stationtrain 428
2. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
20h 38m
$110–444

Dubbo to Ballarat by bus and train

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12h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 819.2 km
Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1 and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 15h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dubbo Station to Ballarat Station via Central Station and Southern Cross Station in around 20h 38m.

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