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

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There are 6 ways to get from Glenelg to Ballarat by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane ADL - MEL
    2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    5h 4m
    $136–375

  2. Bus via Dundas St/Market St

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Dundas St/Market Stbus bus Coach
    2. Take the bus from Dundas St/Market St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus bus Coach
    12h 13m
    $14–69

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Adelaide to Ballaratbus bus Melbourne
    10h 15m
    $100–104

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Ararat Stationtrain train The Overland
    2. Take the train from Ararat Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train Ballarat
    11h 5m
    $113–297

  5. Drive 618.5 km

    1. Drive from Glenelg to Ballaratcar car 618.5 km
    7h 5m
    $111–160

  6. Fly to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane ADL - 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 7m
    $122–444

Glenelg to Ballarat by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 772.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Glenelg, SA, Australia and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?

Firefly Express operates a bus from Adelaide to Ballarat once daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zone B Glenelg Interchange - West side to Ballarat Station via Stop 1 Anzac Hwy - North West side, Adelaide Station, and Ararat Station in around 11h 5m.

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