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

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

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  1. Fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Merimbula Airport (MIM) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane MIM - MEL
    2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    4h 41m
    $247–513

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Park St to Bairnsdalebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bairnsdale to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St 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 42m
    $8–81

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Park St 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 45m
    $22–54

  4. Drive 688.5 km

    1. Drive from Merimbula to Ballaratcar car 688.5 km
    8h 6m
    $122–176

  5. Fly to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Merimbula Airport (MIM) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane MIM - 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
    10h 39m
    $166–637

Merimbula to Ballarat by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration11h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 576 km
  • Duration: 4h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Park St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Bairnsdale, Traralgon Station/Princes St, and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 13h 42m.

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