What is the cheapest way to get from Queensland to Ballarat?

The cheapest way to get from Queensland to Ballarat is to fly and train which costs $140 - $460 and takes 6h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Queensland to Ballarat?

The fastest way to get from Queensland to Ballarat is to fly and train which takes 6h 8m and costs $210 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Queensland and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Queensland to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Brisbane and arriving at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Central Station and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Queensland and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct train from Queensland station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Roma Street Station and arriving at Ballarat Station via Central Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 4m.

How far is it from Queensland to Ballarat?

The distance between Queensland and Ballarat is 1581 km. The road distance is 1696.1 km.

How do I travel from Queensland to Ballarat without a car?

The best way to get from Queensland to Ballarat without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 28h 4m and costs $170 - $490.

How long does it take to get from Queensland to Ballarat?

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Queensland to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Queensland to Ballarat bus from?

Queensland to Ballarat bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Brisbane station.

Where do I catch the Queensland to Ballarat train from?

Queensland to Ballarat train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Roma Street Station.

Train or bus from Queensland to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Queensland to Ballarat is to train via Sydney which takes 28h 4m and costs $170 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $260 - $550 and takes 32h 50m.

Where does the Queensland to Ballarat bus arrive?

Queensland to Ballarat bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.

Where does the Queensland to Ballarat train arrive?

Queensland to Ballarat train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Queensland to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Queensland to Ballarat is 1696 km. It takes approximately 19h 23m to drive from Queensland to Ballarat.

How do I get a bus ticket from Queensland to Ballarat?

Book your Queensland to Ballarat bus tickets online with Omio and 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

There are 211+ hotels available in Ballarat.

Queensland to Ballarat - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Queensland to Ballarat by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane MCY - MEL
2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
6h 8m
$214–504
Fly Gold Coast Airport to Avalon Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane OOL - AVV
2. Take the train from Lara Station to Deer Park Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Deer Park Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
7h 40m
$140–440
Train via Sydney
1. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
2. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
28h 4m
$171–489
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
3. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus
32h 50m
$263–534
Drive 1,696.1 km
1. Drive from Brisbane to Ballaratcar 1,696.1 km
19h 23m
$310–447
Fly Brisbane Airport to Melbourne Airport, train
1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane BNE - MEL
2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
6h 14m
$193–400
Fly Gold Coast Airport to Melbourne Airport, train
1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane OOL - MEL
2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
6h 37m
$146–456
Fly Townsville Airport to Melbourne Airport, train
1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane TSV - MEL
2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
6h 52m
$224–584
Fly Brisbane Airport to Avalon Airport, train
1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane BNE - AVV
2. Take the train from Lara Station to Deer Park Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Deer Park Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
7h 17m
$147–534
Train
1. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
2d 5h
$2,696–3,696

Queensland to Ballarat by train

13Weekly Trains

28h 4mAverage Duration

$171Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Queensland to Ballarat.

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Distance: 1,580.9 km
Duration: 6h 8m

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

You can take a train from Roma Street Station to Ballarat Station via Central Station and Southern Cross Station in around 28h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brisbane to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Central Station and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 32h 50m.

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