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How to get fromHobart to Ballaratby plane, train, car, car ferry, bus, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Hobart to Ballarat by plane, train, car, car ferry, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Hobart, train

    best
    1. Fly from Hobart (HBA) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane HBA - MEL
    2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    4h 55m
    $149–388

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hobart to Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminalcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminal to Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelongcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong to Ballaratcar car
    15h 31m
    $115–268

  3. Bus to Launceston, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Hobart Transit Centre, Liverpool St to Main Rd opp Perth Fire Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Launceston (LST) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane LST - MEL
    3. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    6h 58m
    $150–467

  4. Bus, car ferry, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Hobart Transit Centre, Liverpool St to Launceston Regional Transit Centre, Stop L2bus bus 702 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Launceston Regional Transit Centre, Stop L2 to Devonport Interchange, Rooke St, Stop Abus bus 705
    3. Take the car ferry from Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminal to Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelongcarferry car ferry
    4. Take the taxi from Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong to Ballarattaxi taxi
    18h 54m
    $277–467

Hobart (HBA) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

Calendar82Weekly Planes
Duration1h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 753.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Hobart, TAS, Australia and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Hobart to Ballarat. However, you can take the bus to Hobart Airport, walk to Hobart (HBA) 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 a vehicle from Hobart to Ballarat via Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminal and Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong in around 15h 31m.

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