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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Townsville to Ballarat

Composite routes from Townsville to Ballarat

Cheapest
29 h 39 min
Car
2485 km.
from $136
Other
5 h 41 min
Bus, Plane
2053 km.
from $237.77
47 h 55 min
2054 km.
from $306.02
2 d 8 h 19 min
2052 km.
from $641.87
9 h 46 min
Bus, Plane
2053 km.
from $477.09
3 d 30 min
2052 km.
from $5166.49
3 d 5 h 30 min
Bus, Train
2053 km.
from $2511.96

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:
$10.87–$29.35

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:
$36.96–$51.09

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Townsville to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
23h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$130.43–$326.09
Bus from Brisbane to Central
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$206.52
Bus from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.09–$184.78

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Townsville to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
23h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$97.83–$141.30
Bus from Townsville to Chermside
Ave. Duration:
22h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$97.83–$141.30

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:
$30.53

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Townsville Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$402.17
Plane from Townsville Airport to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
10h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$217.39–$760.87

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Townsville Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$652.17
Plane from Townsville Airport to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
5h 52m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$228.26–$760.87

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Townsville Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
5h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$652.17

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:
$41.30–$152.17

V/Line

Phone:
1800 800 007
Website:
vline.com.au/
Train from Southern Cross to Ballarat
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.57–$6.52
Train from Footscray to Ballarat
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.57–$5.98

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Townsville to Roma
Ave. Duration:
19h 4m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$42.39–$3,055.14

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:
$2,183.60–$2,831.51

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Townsville to Ballarat is to fly and bus which costs $130.43 - $347.83 and takes 5h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Townsville to Ballarat is to fly and bus which takes 5h 41m and costs $130.43 - $347.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Townsville and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Townsville to Ballarat. However, there are services departing from Townsville 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 8h.

Is there a direct train between Townsville and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct train from Townsville to Ballarat. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Ballarat via Roma Street Station, Central Station and Southern Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 55m.

How far is it from Townsville to Ballarat?

The distance between Townsville and Ballarat is 2177 km. The road distance is 2485.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Townsville to Ballarat without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 47h 55m and costs $97.83 - $3260.87 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Townsville to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Townsville to Ballarat bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Townsville to Ballarat train from?

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

Train or bus from Townsville to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Townsville to Ballarat is to train via Sydney which takes 47h 55m and costs $97.83 - $3260.87 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $260.87 - $760.87 and takes 2 days 8h.

Where does the Townsville to Ballarat bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Townsville and Ballarat?

Ballarat is 1h ahead of Townsville. It is currently 11:37 in Townsville and 12:37 in Ballarat.

Where does the Townsville to Ballarat train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Townsville to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Townsville to Ballarat is 2485 km. It takes approximately 29h 42m to drive from Townsville 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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