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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Katoomba to Ballarat

Composite routes from Katoomba to Ballarat

Cheapest
10 h 30 min
Car
1004 km.
from $55
Other
7 h 16 min
Train, Plane
722 km.
from $129.27
15 h 42 min
723 km.
from $134.58
17 h 3 min
Train, Bus
723 km.
from $214.47
8 h 36 min
Train, Plane
722 km.
from $178.37
10 h 14 min
Train, Plane
722 km.
from $152.04
17 h 6 min
723 km.
from $226.79

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Katoomba Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.42–$6.95
Train from Katoomba Station to Strathfield
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.29–$6.95
Train from Strathfield Station to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
2h 16m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.80–$8.21

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
11h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.95–$59.37

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Sydney Domestic Airport to Southern
Ave. Duration:
11h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$94.73–$227.36
Bus from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$88.42–$214.73

Australia Wide Coaches

Phone:
02 9516 1300
Email:
info@austwidecoaches.com.au
Website:
austwidecoaches.com.au/
Bus from Katoomba to Central
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$24.00–$32.84

Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus

Phone:
03 5333 4181
Email:
info@airportshuttlebus.com.au
Website:
airportshuttlebus.com.au/
Bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballarat
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$35.48

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Sydney Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.31–$404.19
Plane from Sydney Airport to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$50.52–$378.93
Plane from Newcastle Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$53.05–$366.30

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Sydney Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.36–$404.19
Plane from Sydney Airport to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$50.52–$378.93
Plane from Newcastle Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$53.05–$568.39

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Sydney Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.73–$391.56
Plane from Newcastle Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.05–$517.87

Train operators

NSW TrainLink XPT

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
10h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$48.00–$176.83

V/Line

Phone:
1800 800 007
Website:
vline.com.au/
Train from Southern Cross to Ballarat
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.31–$7.58
Train from Footscray to Ballarat
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.31–$6.95

Intercity Train

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Katoomba Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.84–$13.89

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Katoomba to Ballarat is to train which costs $48.91 - $173.91 and takes 15h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Katoomba to Ballarat is to train and fly and bus which takes 7h 16m and costs $86.96 - $282.61 .

Is there a direct bus between Katoomba and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Katoomba to Ballarat. However, there are services departing from Katoomba and arriving at Ballarat via Central Station, Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Melbourne Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Katoomba and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct train from Katoomba station to Ballarat. However, there are services departing from Katoomba Station and arriving at Ballarat via Central Station and Southern Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 42m.

How far is it from Katoomba to Ballarat?

The distance between Katoomba and Ballarat is 939 km. The road distance is 1008.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Katoomba to Ballarat without a car is to train which takes 15h 42m and costs $48.91 - $173.91 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Katoomba to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Katoomba to Ballarat bus from?

Katoomba to Ballarat bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, depart from Katoomba station.

Where do I catch the Katoomba to Ballarat train from?

Katoomba to Ballarat train services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Katoomba Station.

Train or bus from Katoomba to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Katoomba to Ballarat is to train which takes 15h 42m and costs $48.91 - $173.91 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $97.83 - $260.87 and takes 17h 6m.

Where does the Katoomba to Ballarat bus arrive?

Katoomba to Ballarat bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, arrive at Central Station.

Where does the Katoomba to Ballarat train arrive?

Katoomba to Ballarat train services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Katoomba to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Katoomba to Ballarat is 1008 km. It takes approximately 10h 29m to drive from Katoomba to Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

There are 160+ hotels available in Ballarat. Prices start at $59.71 per night.
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