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

The cheapest way to get from Hay to Ballarat is to bus and train which costs $23 - $55 and takes 10h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hay to Ballarat is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs $70 - $110.

Is there a direct bus between Hay and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Hay to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Sturt Hwy At Archer St and arriving at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Mildura Station/Seventh St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 48m.

How far is it from Hay to Ballarat?

The distance between Hay and Ballarat is 526 km. The road distance is 404.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Hay to Ballarat without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 37m and costs $23 - $55.

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

It takes approximately 10h 37m to get from Hay to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hay to Ballarat bus from?

Hay to Ballarat bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Sturt Hwy At Archer St station.

Where does the Hay to Ballarat bus arrive?

Hay to Ballarat bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Mildura Station, Coach Stop.

Can I drive from Hay to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Hay to Ballarat is 405 km. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Hay to Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

There are 192+ hotels available in Ballarat.

Hay to Ballarat - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Hay to Ballarat by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Sturt Hwy At Archer St to Sturt Hwy Opp Balranald Heritage Parkbus 725
2. Take the bus from Balranald Visitor Information Centre, River St to St Mary MacKilllop College, Splatt Stbus
3. Take the train from Swan Hill Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus
10h 37m
$23–52
Drive 404.8 km
1. Drive from Hay to Ballaratcar 404.8 km
4h 56m
$73–105
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sturt Hwy At Archer St to Mildura Station, Coach Stopbus 725
2. Take the bus from Mildura Station/Seventh St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
11h 48m
$30–74

Hay to Ballarat by bus, foot, and train

7Weekly Services

10h 37mAverage Duration

$23Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 526.2 km
Duration: 10h 37m

What companies run services between Hay, NSW, Australia and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Sturt Hwy At Archer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Mildura Station/Seventh St in around 11h 48m.

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