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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Adelaide to Ballarat

Composite routes from Adelaide to Ballarat

Cheapest
6 h 53 min
Car
614 km.
from $33
Fastest
1 h 16 min
Plane

Transport providers

Airlines

Qatar Airways

Website:
qatarairways.com/en-au/homepage.html
Plane from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.43–$509.54

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.06–$369.41

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.54–$369.41
Plane from Adelaide Airport to Mount
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.60–$318.46

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.43–$509.54

Regional Express

Website:
rex.com.au/
Plane from Adelaide Airport to Mount
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.38–$369.41

Bus operators

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Adelaide to Ballarat
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$43.31–$58.60

V-Line Buses

Phone:
+61 3 9662 2505
Website:
vline.com.au/
Bus from 85 Franklin St to Dundas
Ave. Duration:
7h 32m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.48–$30.57
Bus from Dundas St/Market St to Ballarat
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$1.53–$14.01
Bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Ballarat
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$3.18–$20.38

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:
$35.78

Train operators

V/Line

Phone:
1800 800 007
Website:
vline.com.au/
Train from Ararat to Ballarat
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.22–$7.01

Journey Beyond - The Overland

Phone:
1800 703 357
Email:
sales.enquiries@journeybeyond.com
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
Train from Adelaide to Ararat
Ave. Duration:
7h 28m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$57.32–$165.60

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Ballarat is to bus via Dundas St/Market St which costs $5.98 - $38.04 and takes 10h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Adelaide to Ballarat is to fly and bus which takes 5h 11m and costs $86.96 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Adelaide and Ballarat?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Adelaide and arriving at Ballarat. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Adelaide and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct train from Adelaide to Ballarat. However, there are services departing from Adelaide and arriving at Ballarat via Ararat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.

How far is it from Adelaide to Ballarat?

The distance between Adelaide and Ballarat is 620 km. The road distance is 614.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Adelaide to Ballarat without a car is to bus which takes 8h 15m and costs $36.96 - $50 .

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

The bus from Adelaide to Ballarat takes 8h 15m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Adelaide to Ballarat bus from?

Adelaide to Ballarat bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Adelaide station.

Where do I catch the Adelaide to Ballarat train from?

Adelaide to Ballarat train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Adelaide station.

Train, bus or fly from Adelaide to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Adelaide to Ballarat is to bus which takes 8h 15m and costs $36.96 - $50 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $53.26 - $141.30 and takes 9h 22m. There are no good options to fly between Adelaide to Ballarat.

Where does the Adelaide to Ballarat bus arrive?

Adelaide to Ballarat bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Ballarat station.

What is the time difference between Adelaide and Ballarat?

Ballarat is 30 min ahead of Adelaide. It is currently 00:58 in Adelaide and 01:28 in Ballarat.

Where does the Adelaide to Ballarat train arrive?

Adelaide to Ballarat train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Ararat station.

Can I drive from Adelaide to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Adelaide to Ballarat is 615 km. It takes approximately 6h 53m to drive from Adelaide 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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