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

The cheapest way to get from Caboolture to Ballarat is to train and fly which costs $120 - $440 and takes 9h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Caboolture to Ballarat is to train and fly which takes 6h 50m and costs $170 - $360.

Is there a direct bus between Caboolture and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Caboolture station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Caboolture station, stop B and arriving at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Burpengary Bruce Highway, Brisbane, Central Station and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Caboolture and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct train from Caboolture station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Caboolture station, platform 3 and arriving at Ballarat Station via Roma Street Station, Central Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 44m.

How far is it from Caboolture to Ballarat?

The distance between Caboolture and Ballarat is 1547 km. The road distance is 1741.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Caboolture to Ballarat without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 29h 44m and costs $140 - $700.

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Caboolture to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caboolture to Ballarat bus from?

Caboolture to Ballarat bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Brisbane station.

Where do I catch the Caboolture to Ballarat train from?

Caboolture to Ballarat train services, operated by Translink, depart from Caboolture station, platform 3.

Train or bus from Caboolture to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Caboolture to Ballarat is to train via Sydney which takes 29h 44m and costs $140 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 35h 24m.

Where does the Caboolture to Ballarat bus arrive?

Caboolture to Ballarat bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.

What is the time difference between Caboolture and Ballarat?

Ballarat is 1h ahead of Caboolture. It is currently 5:57 PM in Caboolture and 6:57 PM in Ballarat.

Where does the Caboolture to Ballarat train arrive?

Caboolture to Ballarat train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Caboolture to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Caboolture to Ballarat is 1741 km. It takes approximately 19h 56m to drive from Caboolture to Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

There are 207+ hotels available in Ballarat.

Caboolture to Ballarat - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Caboolture to Ballarat by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Caboolture station, platform 3 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)BNE - MEL
3. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Station
6h 50m
$172–352
Train, train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Caboolture station, platform 3 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3
2. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
3. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)OOL - MEL
4. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Station
9h 21m
$128–430
Train via Sydney
1. Take the train from Caboolture station, platform 3 to Roma Street
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Station32
3. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Cross623 / ...
4. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Station
29h 44m
$142–697
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Station
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
3. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
35h 24m
Drive 1,741.2 km
1. Drive from Caboolture to Ballarat1,741.2 km
19h 56m
$330–477
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Avalon Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Caboolture station, platform 3 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Avalon Airport (AVV)BNE - AVV
3. Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminal
4. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Station
8h 30m
$202–492
Fly Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne Airport, train
1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)MCY - MEL
2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Station
8h 52m
$148–627
Train
1. Take the train from Caboolture station, platform 3 to Central station, platform 5
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Cross
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Station
2d 7h
$3,308–4,510

Caboolture to Ballarat by train

13Weekly Trains

29h 44mAverage Duration

$142Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,547.4 km
Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Caboolture, QLD, Australia and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Caboolture station, platform 3 to Ballarat Station via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, and Southern Cross Station in around 29h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caboolture station, stop B to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Eastern Service Rd at Creek Road, Burpengary Bruce Highway, Brisbane Roma Street, Brisbane, Central Station, and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 35h 24m.

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