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How to get fromSydney Airport (SYD) to Ballaratby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Ballarat by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane SYD - MEL
    2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    3h 58m
    $140–320

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain train 623 / ...
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train Ballarat
    13h 45m
    $74–264

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus Melbourne
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train Ballarat
    13h 19m
    $148–315

  4. Drive 912.8 km

    1. Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Ballaratcar car 912.8 km
    10h 1m
    $162–234

  5. Fly to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane SYD - 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
    4h 56m
    $115–309

  6. Fly to Bendigo Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Bendigo Airport (BXG)plane plane SYD - BXG
    2. Take the train from Bendigo Station to Footscray Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Footscray Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    6h
    $205–766

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus bus Coach / ...
    14h 5m
    $116–203

Sydney Airport (SYD) to Ballarat by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 823.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Sydney International Airport to Ballarat Station via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, and Southern Cross Station in around 13h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sydney International Airport to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 14h 5m.

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