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

The cheapest way to get from Rockhampton to Ballarat is to fly and train which costs $290 - $550 and takes 7h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rockhampton to Ballarat is to fly and train which takes 7h 3m and costs $290 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Rockhampton and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Rockhampton to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Rockhampton and arriving at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Roma Street Station, Stand F, Sydney Central Station and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Rockhampton and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct train from Rockhampton to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Rockhampton and arriving at Ballarat Station via Roma Street Station, Central Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 9m.

How far is it from Rockhampton to Ballarat?

The distance between Rockhampton and Ballarat is 1796 km. The road distance is 1975.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Rockhampton to Ballarat without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 37h 9m and costs $210 - $2,900.

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Rockhampton to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rockhampton to Ballarat bus from?

Rockhampton to Ballarat bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Rockhampton station.

Where do I catch the Rockhampton to Ballarat train from?

Rockhampton to Ballarat train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Rockhampton station.

Train or bus from Rockhampton to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Rockhampton to Ballarat is to train via Sydney which takes 37h 9m and costs $210 - $2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $300 - $600 and takes 43h 46m.

Where does the Rockhampton to Ballarat bus arrive?

Rockhampton to Ballarat bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.

Where does the Rockhampton to Ballarat train arrive?

Rockhampton to Ballarat train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Rockhampton to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Rockhampton to Ballarat is 1976 km. It takes approximately 22h 33m to drive from Rockhampton to Ballarat.

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

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Rockhampton to Ballarat - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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Fly to Melbourne Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane ROK - MEL
2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
7h 3m
$292–551
Train via Sydney
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rockhampton to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
3. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
4. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
37h 9m
$216–2,836
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus
3. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus
4. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus
43h 46m
$308–588
Drive 1,975.5 km
1. Drive from Rockhampton to Ballaratcar 1,975.5 km
22h 33m
$356–513
Fly to Avalon Airport, train
1. Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane ROK - AVV
2. Take the train from Lara Station to Deer Park Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Deer Park Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
8h 31m
$227–759
Train
1. Take the train from Rockhampton to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
2d 13h
$2,682–6,037
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Brisbanebus
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
2d 19h
$2,743–4,001

Rockhampton to Ballarat by train

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37h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,795.6 km
Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Rockhampton, QLD, Australia and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Rockhampton to Ballarat Station via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, and Southern Cross Station in around 37h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rockhampton to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Brisbane Coach Terminal, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Sydney Central Station, Melbourne, and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 43h 46m.

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