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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Mackay to Ballarat

Composite routes from Mackay to Ballarat

Cheapest
27 h 10 min
Car
2387 km.
from $131
Other
8 h 35 min
Bus, Plane
1895 km.
from $249.29
42 h 32 min
1894 km.
from $257.96
2 d 1 h 39 min
1892 km.
from $573.26
8 h 4 min
Train, Plane
1895 km.
from $400.96
11 h 25 min
Bus, Plane
1895 km.
from $408.32
9 h 39 min
Plane
1895 km.
from $308.49
10 h 45 min
Bus, Plane
1895 km.
from $312.12
12 h 20 min
Train, Plane
1895 km.
from $477.23
2 d 19 h 7 min
1893 km.
from $4722.85
2 d 23 h 20 min
Bus, Train
1894 km.
from $2483.55

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Roma Street Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
14h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.63–$34.10

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 Mackay to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
16h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$113.68–$277.88
Bus from Brisbane to Central
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$101.05–$239.99
Bus from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$88.42–$214.73
Bus from Mackay to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.26–$40.42

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Mackay to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.10–$119.99
Bus from Mackay to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.47–$29.05
Bus from Mackay to Chermside
Ave. Duration:
16h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.10–$119.99

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 Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$164.20–$606.29
Plane from Mackay to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$214.73–$757.86
Plane from Great Barrier Reef Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$151.57–$821.01
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$214.73–$757.86

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Mackay to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
5h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$265.25–$606.29
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$164.20–$606.29
Plane from Mackay to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
6h 17m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$214.73–$757.86
Plane from Moranbah Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$239.99–$757.86
Plane from Great Barrier Reef Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$151.57–$821.01
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$214.73–$757.86

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Mackay to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
5h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$214.73–$555.76
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$126.31–$821.01
Plane from Moranbah Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$151.57–$467.35
Plane from Great Barrier Reef Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$189.46–$1,010.48

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

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Mackay to Roma
Ave. Duration:
13h 41m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$35.37–$2,547.48
Train from Mackay to Proserpine
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$4.55–$327.53

Journey Beyond - Great Southern

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
sales.enquiries@journeybeyond.com
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/great-southern/
Train from Brisbane to Southern
Ave. Duration:
2d 2h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$2,537.45–$3,290.36

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Ballarat is to fly and bus which costs $217.39 - $315.22 and takes 8h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mackay to Ballarat is to train and fly and bus which takes 8h 4m and costs $163.04 - $760.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Mackay and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Mackay to Ballarat. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Ballarat via Roma Street busway, platform 2, Brisbane, Central Station, Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Melbourne Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

Is there a direct train between Mackay and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct train from Mackay to Ballarat. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Ballarat via Roma Street Station, Central Station and Southern Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 32m.

How far is it from Mackay to Ballarat?

The distance between Mackay and Ballarat is 2007 km. The road distance is 2392.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Mackay to Ballarat without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 42h 32m and costs $86.96 - $2391.30 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Mackay to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mackay to Ballarat bus from?

Mackay to Ballarat bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Mackay station.

Where do I catch the Mackay to Ballarat train from?

Mackay to Ballarat train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mackay station.

Train, bus or fly from Mackay to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Mackay to Ballarat is to train via Sydney which takes 42h 32m and costs $86.96 - $2391.30 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $239.13 - $706.52 and takes 2 days 1h. There are no good options to train between Mackay to Ballarat.

Where does the Mackay to Ballarat bus arrive?

Mackay to Ballarat bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.

What is the time difference between Mackay and Ballarat?

Ballarat is 1h ahead of Mackay. It is currently 20:38 in Mackay and 21:38 in Ballarat.

Where does the Mackay to Ballarat train arrive?

Mackay to Ballarat train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Mackay to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Ballarat is 2392 km. It takes approximately 27h 56m to drive from Mackay 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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