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

The cheapest way to get from Gympie to Ballarat is to train and fly which costs $150 - $1,100 and takes 12h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gympie to Ballarat is to bus and fly and train which takes 8h 4m and costs $250 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Gympie and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Gympie to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Gympie and arriving at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Brisbane, Central Station and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Gympie and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct train from Gympie to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Gympie North and arriving at Ballarat Station via Roma Street Station, Central Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 57m.

How far is it from Gympie to Ballarat?

The distance between Gympie and Ballarat is 1816 km. The road distance is 1807 km.

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

The best way to get from Gympie to Ballarat without a car is to train which takes 32h 57m and costs $180 - $1,200.

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

It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Gympie to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gympie to Ballarat bus from?

Gympie to Ballarat bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Gympie station.

Where do I catch the Gympie to Ballarat train from?

Gympie to Ballarat train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Gympie North station.

Train or bus from Gympie to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Gympie to Ballarat is to train which takes 32h 57m and costs $180 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $300 - $600 and takes 37h 49m.

Where does the Gympie to Ballarat bus arrive?

Gympie to Ballarat bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

Where does the Gympie to Ballarat train arrive?

Gympie to Ballarat train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Gympie to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Gympie to Ballarat is 1807 km. It takes approximately 20h 35m to drive from Gympie to Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

There are 209+ hotels available in Ballarat.

Gympie to Ballarat - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Gympie to Ballarat by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Bus to Hervey Bay, fly to Melbourne Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Gympie to Hervey Baybus
2. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane HVB - MEL
3. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
8h 4m
$253–776
Train, train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Gympie North to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
3. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane OOL - MEL
4. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
12h 12m
$157–1,068
Train
1. Take the train from Gympie North to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
3. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
4. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
32h 57m
$182–1,158
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gympie to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
4. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus
37h 49m
$300–600
Drive 1,807 km
1. Drive from Gympie to Ballaratcar 1,807 km
20h 35m
$323–466
Bus to Sunshine Coast Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Gympie to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus
2. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane MCY - MEL
3. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
9h 17m
$233–533
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gympie North station, platform 1 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3train
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane BNE - MEL
3. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
10h 20m
$194–383
Bus to Sunshine Coast Airport, fly to Avalon Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Gympie to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus
2. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane MCY - AVV
3. Take the train from Lara Station to Deer Park Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Deer Park Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
12h 5m
$297–607
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Avalon Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gympie North station, platform 1 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3train
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane BNE - AVV
3. Take the train from Lara Station to Deer Park Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Deer Park Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
11h 23m
$178–527
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Gympie to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
2d 10h
$2,645–3,760

Gympie to Ballarat by bus and train

9Weekly Services

32h 57mAverage Duration

$182Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Gympie to Ballarat.

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Distance: 1,816.3 km
Duration: 8h 4m

What companies run services between Gympie, QLD, Australia and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Gympie Sovereign Cinema to Ballarat Station via Gympie North station, Gympie North, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, and Southern Cross Station in around 32h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gympie to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Brisbane Roma Street, Brisbane, Central Station, and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 37h 49m.

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