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

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane SYD - MEL
    2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    5h 48m
    $158–349

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Southern Crosstrain train 623 / ...
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train Ballarat
    13h 37m
    $73–260

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Liverpool to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus Melbourne
    2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus bus Coach / ...
    14h 5m
    $99–120

  4. Drive 897.4 km

    1. Drive from Fairfield to Ballaratcar car 897.4 km
    9h 54m
    $159–230

  5. Fly Sydney International Airport to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane SYD - 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
    6h 46m
    $129–308

  6. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane NTL - MEL
    3. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    9h 7m
    $147–386

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus bus Au100-3 / ...
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train Ballarat
    15h 30m
    $143–239

Fairfield to Ballarat by train

Calendar32Weekly Trains
Duration13h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 863.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 48m

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

You can take a train from Fairfield Station to Ballarat Station via Glenfield Station, Campbelltown Station, and Southern Cross Station in around 13h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fairfield Station to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Liverpool Station, Liverpool, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 14h 5m.

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