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How to get fromLondon to Ballaratby plane, train, or bus

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There are 6 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 24m
    $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 12m
    $707–1,480

  3. Fly London Stansted Airport to Melbourne Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane STN - MEL
    2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    27h 24m
    $1,017–2,185

  4. 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
    28h 41m
    $1,738–3,440

  5. 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 43m
    $1,079–1,987

  6. Fly London Stansted Airport to Mount Gambier Airport, bus

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Mount Gambier Airport (MGB)plane plane STN - MGB
    2. Take the bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus bus
    34h 50m
    $1,172–3,425

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

Calendar75Weekly Planes
Duration22h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$768Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17,050.1 km
  • Duration: 26h 24m

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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