What is the cheapest way to get from Kangaroo Island to Ballarat?

The cheapest way to get from Kangaroo Island to Ballarat is to bus and ferry which costs $110 - $140 and takes 15h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kangaroo Island to Ballarat?

The fastest way to get from Kangaroo Island to Ballarat is to fly and train which takes 6h 11m and costs $390 - $700.

How far is it from Kangaroo Island to Ballarat?

The distance between Kangaroo Island and Ballarat is 831 km.

How do I travel from Kangaroo Island to Ballarat without a car?

The best way to get from Kangaroo Island to Ballarat without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 15h 34m and costs $110 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Kangaroo Island to Ballarat?

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Kangaroo Island to Ballarat, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Kangaroo Island and Ballarat?

Ballarat is 30 min ahead of Kangaroo Island. It is currently 11:34 AM in Kangaroo Island and 12:04 PM in Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

There are 213+ hotels available in Ballarat.

Kangaroo Island to Ballarat - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Kangaroo Island to Ballarat by plane, train, bus, ferry, or car

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Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Kingscote (KGC) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane KGC - MEL
2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
6h 11m
$399–676
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hog Bay Rd / Elsegood Rd - North side to Penneshaw Ferry Terminalbus
2. Take the ferry from Penneshaw Ferry Terminal to Cape Jervis Ferry Terminalferry
3. Take the bus from Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal to Adelaide Central Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Adelaide to Ballaratbus
15h 34m
$118–138
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Kangaroo Island to Penneshaw Ferry Terminalcar
2. Take the ferry from Penneshaw Ferry Terminal to Cape Jervis Ferry Terminalferry
3. Drive from Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal to Ballaratcar
9h 39m
$139–205

Kingscote (KGC) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

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Distance: 830.8 km
Duration: 6h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Kangaroo Island to Ballarat. However, you can take the taxi to Kingscote (KGC) 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 Kangaroo Island to Ballarat via Hog Bay Rd / Elsegood Rd - North side, Penneshaw Ferry Terminal, Penneshaw Ferry Terminal, Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal, Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal, and Adelaide in around 15h 34m.

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