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How to get fromSunshine Coast (Region) to Ballaratby plane, train, car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Ballarat by plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Melbourne Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane MCY - MEL
    2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    6h 9m
    $176–450

  2. Train via Sydney

    1. Take the train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain train 623 / ...
    4. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    31h 12m
    $194–961

  3. Drive, bus, train

    1. Drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Rothwell station, platform 1car car
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    35h 34m
    $271–657

  4. Drive 1,794.3 km

    1. Drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Ballaratcar car 1,794.3 km
    20h 55m
    $322–465

  5. Fly to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane MCY - 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
    8h 57m
    $272–680

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Noosa Junction Station to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus bus
    37h 34m
    $300–532

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 5train train
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain train
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    2d 9h
    $2,610–3,714

Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

Calendar73Weekly Planes
Duration3h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,581.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Sunshine Coast (Region), QLD, Australia and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Ballarat Station via Nambour station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, and Southern Cross Station in around 31h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from David Low Way at Coolum Hotel to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza, Noosa Junction Station, Brisbane, Sydney Central Station, Melbourne, and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 37h 34m.

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