There are 3 ways to get from Maroochydore Airport (MCY) to Ballarat by plane, train, or car
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Fly to Melbourne Airport, train
best- Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane MCY - MEL
- Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
4h 53m$190–438Drive 1,783.4 km
- Drive from Maroochydore-Airport-MCY to Ballaratcar 1,783.4 km
20h 48m$316–457Fly to Avalon Airport, train
- Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane MCY - AVV
- Take the train from Lara Station to Deer Park Stationtrain
- Take the train from Deer Park Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
7h 41m$279–541
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maroochydore Airport (MCY) to Ballarat is to fly and train which costs $190 - $440 and takes 4h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Maroochydore Airport (MCY) to Ballarat is to fly and train which takes 4h 53m and costs $190 - $440.
The distance between Maroochydore Airport (MCY) and Ballarat is 1571 km. The road distance is 1783.4 km.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Maroochydore Airport (MCY) to Ballarat, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Maroochydore Airport (MCY) to Ballarat is 1783 km. It takes approximately 20h 48m to drive from Maroochydore Airport (MCY) to Ballarat.
There are 200+ hotels available in Ballarat.
What companies run services between Maroochydore Airport (MCY), Australia and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Maroochydore Airport (MCY) to Ballarat. However, you can 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 drive from Maroochydore-Airport-MCY to Ballarat in around 20h 48m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–1,200
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–1,200
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Avalon Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,000
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–440
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–440
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Avalon Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,000
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–360
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–360
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
Train from Lara Station to Deer Park Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–11
Train from Deer Park Station to Ballarat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
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