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

The cheapest way to get from Ballan to Adelaide is to bus via Dundas St/Market St which costs $9 - $75 and takes 12h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballan to Adelaide is to bus and fly which takes 3h 56m and costs $150 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Ballan and Adelaide?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballan station to Adelaide. However, there are services departing from Ballan Station/Atkinson St and arriving at Adelaide via Ballarat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Ballan and Adelaide?

No, there is no direct train from Ballan station to Adelaide station. However, there are services departing from Ballan Station and arriving at Adelaide Station via Ararat Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.

How far is it from Ballan to Adelaide?

The distance between Ballan and Adelaide is 728 km. The road distance is 646.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Ballan to Adelaide without a car is to train which takes 9h 20m and costs $100 - $290.

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Ballan to Adelaide, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballan to Adelaide bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ballan to Adelaide train from?

Ballan to Adelaide train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Ballan Station.

Train or bus from Ballan to Adelaide?

The best way to get from Ballan to Adelaide is to train which takes 9h 20m and costs $100 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $110 and takes 10h 4m.

Where does the Ballan to Adelaide bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Ballan and Adelaide?

Adelaide is 30 min behind Ballan. It is currently 8:23 AM in Ballan and 7:53 AM in Adelaide.

Where does the Ballan to Adelaide train arrive?

Ballan to Adelaide train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Ararat Station.

Can I drive from Ballan to Adelaide?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballan to Adelaide is 647 km. It takes approximately 7h 12m to drive from Ballan to Adelaide.

Where can I stay near Adelaide?

There are 1484+ hotels available in Adelaide.

Ballan to Adelaide - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Ballan to Adelaide by bus, plane, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Ballan to Melbourne Airport
2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)MEL - ADL
3h 56m
$159–409
Bus via Dundas St/Market St
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Dundas St/Market StCoach
2. Take the bus from Dundas St/Market St to 85 Franklin StCoach
12h 7m
$9–74
Train
1. Take the train from Ballan Station to Ararat StationBallarat
2. Take the train from Ararat Station to Adelaide StationThe Overland
9h 20m
$107–290
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ballarat to AdelaideAdelaide
10h 4m
$95–110
Drive 646.8 km
1. Drive from Ballan to Adelaide646.8 km
7h 12m
$123–178

Ballan to Adelaide by train

2Weekly Trains

9h 20mAverage Duration

$107Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 728.4 km
Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Ballan, VIC, Australia and Adelaide, SA, Australia?

You can take a train from Ballan Station to Adelaide Station via Ararat Station in around 9h 20m. Alternatively, Firefly Express operates a bus from Ballarat to Adelaide once daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 8h 30m.

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