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

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There are 7 ways to get from Hornsby to Ballarat by 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 50m
    $160–466

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus Melbourne
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train Ballarat
    14h 41m
    $71–314

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain train 623 / ...
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train Ballarat
    14h 16m
    $91–254

  4. Drive  925.6 km

    1. Drive from Hornsby to Ballaratcar car 925.6 km
    10h 20m
    $169–245

  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 48m
    $144–460

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

    1. Take the train from Hornsby 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
    7h 44m
    $156–422

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hornsby Station, Stand B to Town Hall, Park St, Stand Kbus bus N80 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus bus
    16h
    $119–210

Hornsby to Ballarat by train

Calendar29Weekly Trains
Duration14h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 865.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 50m

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

You can take a train from Hornsby Station to Ballarat Station via Central Station and Southern Cross Station in around 14h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hornsby Station, Stand B to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Town Hall, Park St, Stand K, Town Hall Station, Central Station, Central Station, and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 16h.

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