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

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  1. Fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Whyalla Airport (WYA) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane WYA - MEL
    2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    5h 56m
    $389–805

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Whyalla to Adelaidebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Adelaide to Ballaratbus bus Melbourne
    17h 18m
    $104–204

  3. Drive, bus, train

    1. Drive from Whyalla to Port Piriecar car
    2. Take the bus from Port Pirie to Port Wakefieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Port Wakefield to Adelaidebus bus
    4. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Ararat Stationtrain train
    5. Take the train from Ararat Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    16h 19m
    $193–429

  4. Drive 981.5 km

    1. Drive from Whyalla to Ballaratcar car 981.5 km
    11h 21m
    $177–255

  5. Fly to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Whyalla Airport (WYA) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane WYA - 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
    7h 59m
    $165–694

Whyalla to Ballarat by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration17h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 964 km
  • Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Whyalla, SA, Australia and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Darling Tce / Patterson St - East side to Ballarat via Stop Westland Shopping Centre - South side, Stop 29 Cartledge Ave / Moran St - North side, Whyalla, and Adelaide in around 17h 18m.

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