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How to get fromPerth Airport (PER) to Ballaratby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Perth Airport (PER) to Ballarat by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane PER - MEL
    2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    5h 53m
    $295–580

  2. Fly to Mount Gambier Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Mount Gambier Airport (MGB)plane plane PER - MGB
    2. Take the bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus bus
    10h 24m
    $294–900

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklandstrain train Per-Adl 2026
    2. Take the bus from Adelaide to Ballaratbus bus Melbourne
    3d 8h
    $704–10,109

  4. Drive 3,192.7 km

    1. Drive from Perth Airport (PER) to Ballaratcar car 3,192.7 km
    34h 7m
    $573–827

  5. Fly to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane PER - 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 31m
    $378–680

  6. Fly to Bendigo Airport, train

    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Bendigo Airport (BXG)plane plane PER - BXG
    2. Take the train from Bendigo Station to Footscray Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Footscray Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    14h 30m
    $664–1,099

Perth Airport (PER) to Ballarat by train, foot, and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration3d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$704Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,818.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Perth Airport (PER), Australia and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Perth Airport (PER) 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 take a train from Airport Central Stn Platform 1 to Ballarat via Perth Stn Platform 7, Perth, Adelaide Parklands, Stop 1 Anzac Hwy - North West side, Stop D1 Grote St - North side, and Adelaide in around 3d 8h.

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