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

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There are 4 ways to get from Hamilton to Ballarat by car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Drive to Tauranga Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train

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    1. Drive from Hamilton to Tauranga-Airport-TRGcar car
    2. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane TRG - MEL
    3. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    9h 28m
    $232–828

  2. Bus to Auckland, fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Manukau Citybus bus
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane AKL - MEL
    3. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    10h 12m
    $317–605

  3. Fly Hamilton International Airport to Melbourne Airport, train

    1. Fly from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane HLZ - MEL
    2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    11h 1m
    $381–1,446

  4. Fly Hamilton International Airport to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane HLZ - 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
    15h 9m
    $497–1,935

Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration6h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$173Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,973.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 28m

What companies run services between Hamilton, New Zealand and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Hamilton to Ballarat. However, you can drive to Tauranga-Airport-TRG 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 bus to Manukau City, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) 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.

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