The average bus between Ballarat and DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd takes 2h 49m and the fastest bus takes 2h 11m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ballarat to DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 3 hours between Ballarat and DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd. The earliest departure is at 3:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Ballarat is at 6:30 PM which arrives into DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd at 8:46 PM. All services require a transfer at Melbourne Airport and take an average of 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ballarat to DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat to DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd. However, there are services departing from Ballarat station and arriving at DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd station via Melbourne Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Ballarat to DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, depart from Ballarat station.
Ballarat to DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, arrive at Melbourne Airport station.
The distance between Ballarat and DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd is 94.7 km. The road distance is 131 km.
Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus operates a bus from Ballarat to Melbourne Airport every 3 hours. Tickets cost $49 and the journey takes 1h 30m.