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There are 7 ways to get from London to Ballarat by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport, train

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    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane LHR - MEL
    2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    26h 14m
    $705–1,694

  2. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane LGW - MEL
    3. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    26h 57m
    $707–1,480

  3. Fly London City Airport to Melbourne Airport, train

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane LCY - MEL
    2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    29h 47m
    $1,738–3,140

  4. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    1. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane BHX - MEL
    3. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    27h 28m
    $1,029–1,988

  5. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane LHR - 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
    36h 17m
    $1,039–3,278

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

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane LTN - MEL
    3. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    31h 36m
    $969–2,380

  7. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Mount Gambier Airport, bus

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Mount Gambier Airport (MGB)plane plane LHR - MGB
    2. Take the bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus bus
    30h 40m
    $1,160–3,234

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

Calendar71Weekly Planes
Duration23h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$891Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17,050.1 km
  • Duration: 26h 14m

What companies run services between London, England and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?

There is no direct connection from London to Ballarat. However, you can take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 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 train to Gatwick Airport, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 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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