There are 6 ways to get from Narrabri to Ballarat by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly from Narrabri Airport, train
best- Fly from Narrabri Airport (NAA) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane NAA - MEL
- Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
6h 29m$540–919Train
cheapest- Take the train from Narrabri Station to Werris Creek Stationtrain 244
- Take the train from Werris Creek Station to Central Stationtrain 224
- Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
21h 47m$122–367Bus, train
- Take the bus from Narrabri Station, Coach Stop to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
22h 34m$144–360Drive 1,125.3 km
- Drive from Narrabri to Ballaratcar 1,125.3 km
12h 55m$203–293Train to Moree Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Narrabri Station to Moree Stationtrain
- Fly from Moree Airport (MRZ) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane MRZ - MEL
- Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
8h 40m$403–931Bus
- Take the bus from Narrabri Station, Coach Stop to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus
24h 1m$172–304
Narrabri to Ballarat by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Narrabri to Ballarat is to train which costs $120 - $370 and takes 21h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Narrabri to Ballarat is to fly and train which takes 6h 29m and costs $500 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Narrabri station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Narrabri Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Sydney Central Station and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Narrabri station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Narrabri Station and arriving at Ballarat Station via Werris Creek Station, Central Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 47m.
The distance between Narrabri and Ballarat is 1064 km. The road distance is 1125.3 km.
The best way to get from Narrabri to Ballarat without a car is to train which takes 21h 47m and costs $120 - $370.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Narrabri to Ballarat, including transfers.
Narrabri to Ballarat bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Narrabri Station, Coach Stop.
Narrabri to Ballarat train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Narrabri Station.
The best way to get from Narrabri to Ballarat is to train which takes 21h 47m and costs $120 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $310 and takes 24h 1m.
What companies run services between Narrabri, NSW, Australia and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Narrabri Station to Ballarat Station via Werris Creek Station, Central Station, and Southern Cross Station in around 21h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Narrabri Station, Coach Stop 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 24h 1m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Narrabri Airport to Melbourne Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,100
Flights from Moree Airport to Melbourne Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–850
Flights from Moree Airport to Melbourne Airport via Sydney, Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $340–850
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Narrabri Airport to Melbourne Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $250–800
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
Train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
Train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
Train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Narrabri Station to Werris Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $24–35
- First Class
- $30–50
Train from Werris Creek Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $45–70
- First Class
- $60–95
Train from Narrabri Station to Moree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–28
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $19–28
- First Class
- $25–40
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Southern Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $75–100
- First
- $100–140
- Sleeper
- $210–250
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Narrabri Station, Coach Stop to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Narrabri Station, Coach Stop to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–290
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $130–190
- Advantage
- $150–230
- Flexible
- $200–290
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–230
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–16
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
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More Questions & Answers
Narrabri to Ballarat bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Narrabri to Ballarat train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Werris Creek Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Narrabri to Ballarat is 1125 km. It takes approximately 12h 55m to drive from Narrabri to Ballarat.
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