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

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There are 5 ways to get from Mallacoota to Ballarat by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Genoa Hotel/Alexanders Rd to Bairnsdalebus bus
    2. Take the train from Bairnsdale Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    11h 55m
    $21–60

  2. Bus, train via Morwell

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Genoa Hotel/Alexanders Rd to Bairnsdalebus bus
    2. Take the train from Bairnsdale Station to Morwell Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Morwell Station/Princes Dr to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus bus
    13h 35m
    $14–82

  3. Drive 623.5 km

    1. Drive from Mallacoota to Ballaratcar car 623.5 km
    7h 15m
    $113–162

  4. Bus, fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Genoa Hotel/Alexanders Rd to Bennet Lanebus bus
    2. Fly from Merimbula Airport (MIM) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane MIM - MEL
    3. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    8h 4m
    $247–556

  5. Bus, fly to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Genoa Hotel/Alexanders Rd to Bennet Lanebus bus
    2. Fly from Merimbula Airport (MIM) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane MIM - AVV
    3. Take the train from Lara Station to Deer Park Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Deer Park Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    14h 2m
    $163–655

Mallacoota to Ballarat by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration11h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 633.9 km
  • Duration: 11h 55m

What companies run services between Mallacoota, VIC, Australia and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Mallacoota to Ballarat. However, you can take the bus to Genoa Hotel/Alexanders Rd, take the bus to Bairnsdale, walk to Bairnsdale Station, take the train to Southern Cross Station, then take the train to Ballarat Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bendigo Bank/Maurice Ave to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Genoa Hotel/Alexanders Rd, Bairnsdale, Bairnsdale Station, Morwell Station, Morwell Station/Princes Dr, and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 13h 35m.

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