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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ballarat and Essendon takes 2h 50m and the fastest bus takes 2h 16m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ballarat to Essendon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 50m
Duration
130 km
Distance
$64
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Ballarat to Essendon bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Ballarat and Essendon. The earliest departure is at 3:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Ballarat is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Essendon at 8:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Melbourne Airport and take an average of 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Ballarat Airport Shuttle BusPublic Transport VictoriaMetropolitan buses2h 46m • 2 changes
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    Ballarat Airport Shuttle BusPublic Transport VictoriaMetropolitan buses2h 53m • 2 changes
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    Ballarat Airport Shuttle BusPublic Transport VictoriaMetropolitan buses2h 42m • 2 changes
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    Ballarat Airport Shuttle BusPublic Transport VictoriaMetropolitan buses2h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Ballarat Airport Shuttle BusPublic Transport VictoriaMetropolitan buses3h 38m • 2 changes
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    Ballarat Airport Shuttle BusPublic Transport VictoriaMetropolitan buses2h 28m • 2 changes
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    Ballarat Airport Shuttle BusPublic Transport VictoriaMetropolitan buses3h 1m • 2 changes
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    Ballarat Airport Shuttle BusPublic Transport VictoriaMetropolitan buses2h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Ballarat Airport Shuttle BusPublic Transport VictoriaMetropolitan buses4h 12m • 2 changes
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    Ballarat Airport Shuttle BusPublic Transport VictoriaMetropolitan buses2h 52m • 2 changes
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    Ballarat Airport Shuttle BusPublic Transport VictoriaMetropolitan buses2h 32m • 2 changes
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    Ballarat Airport Shuttle BusPublic Transport VictoriaMetropolitan buses2h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Ballarat Airport Shuttle BusPublic Transport VictoriaMetropolitan buses3h 51m • 2 changes
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    Ballarat Airport Shuttle BusPublic Transport VictoriaMetropolitan buses3h 11m • 2 changes
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    Ballarat Airport Shuttle BusPublic Transport VictoriaMetropolitan buses2h 51m • 2 changes
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    Ballarat Airport Shuttle BusPublic Transport VictoriaMetropolitan buses3h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Ballarat Airport Shuttle BusPublic Transport VictoriaMetropolitan buses3h 38m • 2 changes
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    Ballarat Airport Shuttle BusPublic Transport VictoriaMetropolitan buses2h 28m • 2 changes
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    Ballarat Airport Shuttle BusPublic Transport VictoriaMetropolitan buses3h 1m • 2 changes
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    Ballarat Airport Shuttle BusPublic Transport VictoriaMetropolitan buses2h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Ballarat Airport Shuttle BusPublic Transport VictoriaMetropolitan buses3h 38m • 2 changes
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    Ballarat Airport Shuttle BusPublic Transport VictoriaMetropolitan buses2h 28m • 2 changes
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    Ballarat Airport Shuttle BusPublic Transport VictoriaMetropolitan buses3h 1m • 2 changes
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    Ballarat Airport Shuttle BusPublic Transport VictoriaMetropolitan buses2h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Ballarat Airport Shuttle BusPublic Transport VictoriaMetropolitan buses3h 38m • 2 changes
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    Ballarat Airport Shuttle BusPublic Transport VictoriaMetropolitan buses2h 28m • 2 changes
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    Ballarat Airport Shuttle BusPublic Transport VictoriaMetropolitan buses3h 1m • 2 changes
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    Ballarat Airport Shuttle BusPublic Transport VictoriaMetropolitan buses2h 56m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ballarat to Essendon? 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.

Map of how to get from Ballarat to Essendon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 129.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Ballarat, VIC, Australia and Essendon, VIC, Australia?

Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus operates a bus from Ballarat to Melbourne Airport every 3 hours. Tickets cost $52 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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