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How to get fromSydney to Ballaratby plane, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport 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
    5h 21m
    $154–362

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus Melbourne
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train Ballarat
    13h 4m
    $71–310

  3. Train

    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
    12h 39m
    $75–255

  4. Drive 920.1 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Ballaratcar car 920.1 km
    10h 14m
    $163–236

  5. Fly Sydney International Airport 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
    6h 19m
    $135–341

  6. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane NTL - MEL
    3. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    8h 20m
    $149–400

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station 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 / ...
    13h 50m
    $105–182

Sydney to Ballarat by train

Calendar28Weekly Trains
Duration12h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 835.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Central Station to Ballarat Station via Southern Cross Station in around 12h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Station to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 13h 50m.

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