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Trip Overview

The average bus between Essendon and Ballarat takes 3h 21m and the fastest bus takes 2h 14m. The bus service runs several times per day from Essendon to Ballarat. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 21m
Duration
126 km
Distance
$64
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Essendon to Ballarat bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Essendon and Ballarat. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essendon is at 9:46 PM which arrives into Ballarat at 8:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Airport West Shopping Centre/Louis St and take an average of 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Public Transport VictoriaPublic Transport VictoriaBallarat Airport Shuttle Bus3h • 2 changes
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    Public Transport VictoriaPublic Transport VictoriaBallarat Airport Shuttle Bus2h 38m • 2 changes
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    Public Transport VictoriaPublic Transport VictoriaBallarat Airport Shuttle Bus2h 48m • 2 changes
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    Public Transport VictoriaPublic Transport VictoriaBallarat Airport Shuttle Bus2h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Public Transport VictoriaPublic Transport VictoriaBallarat Airport Shuttle Bus3h • 2 changes
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    Public Transport VictoriaPublic Transport VictoriaBallarat Airport Shuttle Bus2h 38m • 2 changes
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    Public Transport VictoriaPublic Transport VictoriaBallarat Airport Shuttle Bus2h 48m • 2 changes
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    Public Transport VictoriaPublic Transport VictoriaBallarat Airport Shuttle Bus2h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Public Transport VictoriaPublic Transport VictoriaBallarat Airport Shuttle Bus3h • 2 changes
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    Public Transport VictoriaPublic Transport VictoriaBallarat Airport Shuttle Bus2h 38m • 2 changes
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    Public Transport VictoriaPublic Transport VictoriaBallarat Airport Shuttle Bus2h 48m • 2 changes
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    Public Transport VictoriaPublic Transport VictoriaBallarat Airport Shuttle Bus2h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Public Transport VictoriaPublic Transport VictoriaBallarat Airport Shuttle Bus3h 18m • 2 changes
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    Public Transport VictoriaPublic Transport VictoriaBallarat Airport Shuttle Bus2h 18m • 2 changes
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    Public Transport VictoriaPublic Transport VictoriaBallarat Airport Shuttle Bus3h 18m • 2 changes
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    Public Transport VictoriaPublic Transport VictoriaBallarat Airport Shuttle Bus3h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Public Transport VictoriaPublic Transport VictoriaBallarat Airport Shuttle Bus2h 58m • 2 changes
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    Public Transport VictoriaPublic Transport VictoriaBallarat Airport Shuttle Bus2h 38m • 2 changes
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    Public Transport VictoriaPublic Transport VictoriaBallarat Airport Shuttle Bus2h 58m • 2 changes
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    Public Transport VictoriaPublic Transport VictoriaBallarat Airport Shuttle Bus2h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Public Transport VictoriaPublic Transport VictoriaBallarat Airport Shuttle Bus3h • 2 changes
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    Public Transport VictoriaPublic Transport VictoriaBallarat Airport Shuttle Bus2h 38m • 2 changes
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    Public Transport VictoriaPublic Transport VictoriaBallarat Airport Shuttle Bus2h 48m • 2 changes
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    Public Transport VictoriaPublic Transport VictoriaBallarat Airport Shuttle Bus2h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Public Transport VictoriaPublic Transport VictoriaBallarat Airport Shuttle Bus3h • 2 changes
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    Public Transport VictoriaPublic Transport VictoriaBallarat Airport Shuttle Bus2h 38m • 2 changes
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    Public Transport VictoriaPublic Transport VictoriaBallarat Airport Shuttle Bus2h 48m • 2 changes
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    Public Transport VictoriaPublic Transport VictoriaBallarat Airport Shuttle Bus2h 43m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essendon to Ballarat? 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 Essendon to Ballarat.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 126.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 21m

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

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

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