What is the cheapest way to get from Maitland to Ballarat?

The cheapest way to get from Maitland to Ballarat is to train which costs $100 - $400 and takes 16h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Maitland to Ballarat?

The fastest way to get from Maitland to Ballarat is to fly and train which takes 6h 27m and costs $150 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between Maitland and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Maitland station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Maitland Station, Station St and arriving at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Sydney Central Station and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Maitland and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct train from Maitland station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Maitland Station and arriving at Ballarat Station via Central Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 17m.

How far is it from Maitland to Ballarat?

The distance between Maitland and Ballarat is 1005 km. The road distance is 1059.2 km.

How do I travel from Maitland to Ballarat without a car?

The best way to get from Maitland to Ballarat without a car is to train which takes 16h 17m and costs $100 - $400.

How long does it take to get from Maitland to Ballarat?

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Maitland to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maitland to Ballarat bus from?

Maitland to Ballarat bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Maitland Station, Station St.

Where do I catch the Maitland to Ballarat train from?

Maitland to Ballarat train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Maitland Station.

Train or bus from Maitland to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Maitland to Ballarat is to train which takes 16h 17m and costs $100 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $250 and takes 18h 16m.

Where does the Maitland to Ballarat bus arrive?

Maitland to Ballarat bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.

Where does the Maitland to Ballarat train arrive?

Maitland to Ballarat train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Maitland to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Maitland to Ballarat is 1059 km. It takes approximately 11h 53m to drive from Maitland to Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

There are 214+ hotels available in Ballarat.

Maitland to Ballarat - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly Newcastle Airport to Melbourne Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane NTL - MEL
2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
6h 27m
$154–469
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain Ccn
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
17h 46m
$81–327
Train
1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Central Stationtrain 32 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
16h 17m
$104–397
Drive 1,059.2 km
1. Drive from Maitland to Ballaratcar 1,059.2 km
11h 53m
$226–326
Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train
1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Central Stationtrain
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane SYD - MEL
3. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
7h 51m
$183–689
Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Avalon Airport, train
1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Central Stationtrain
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane SYD - AVV
3. Take the train from Lara Station to Deer Park Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Deer Park Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
8h 48m
$157–743
Bus
1. Take the bus from Maitland Station, Station St to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus
2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus
3. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus
18h 16m
$157–248

Maitland to Ballarat by train

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Distance: 1,005.3 km
Duration: 6h 27m

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

You can take a train from Maitland Station to Ballarat Station via Central Station and Southern Cross Station in around 16h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maitland Station, Station St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Sydney Central Station, Melbourne, and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 18h 16m.

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