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

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

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  1. Bus, train via Traralgon

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nicholson St/Wolseley St to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Traralgon Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    8h 5m
    $20–49

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nicholson St/Wolseley 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
    8h 22m
    $19–41

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nicholson St/Wolseley St to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballaratbus bus
    9h 55m
    $85–124

  4. Drive 480.7 km

    1. Drive from Orbost to Ballaratcar car 480.7 km
    5h 38m
    $87–125

  5. Bus, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Nicholson St/Wolseley St 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 49m
    $249–552

Orbost to Ballarat by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration8h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 501.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Nicholson St/Wolseley St to Ballarat via Traralgon Station/Princes St, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Skybus Coach Terminal, and Melbourne Airport in around 9h 55m.

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