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

The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Ballarat is to fly and train which costs $270 - $470 and takes 7h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mackay to Ballarat is to fly and train which takes 7h 3m and costs $270 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between Mackay and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Mackay to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Brisbane, Central Station and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

Is there a direct train between Mackay and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct train from Mackay to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Ballarat Station via Roma Street Station, Central Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 30m.

How far is it from Mackay to Ballarat?

The distance between Mackay and Ballarat is 1999 km. The road distance is 2250.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Mackay to Ballarat without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 42h 30m and costs $240 - $4,100.

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Mackay to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mackay to Ballarat bus from?

Mackay to Ballarat bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Mackay station.

Where do I catch the Mackay to Ballarat train from?

Mackay to Ballarat train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mackay station.

Train or bus from Mackay to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Mackay to Ballarat is to train via Sydney which takes 42h 30m and costs $240 - $4,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $340 - $750 and takes 2 days 1h.

Where does the Mackay to Ballarat bus arrive?

Mackay to Ballarat bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

What is the time difference between Mackay and Ballarat?

Ballarat is 1h ahead of Mackay. It is currently 12:41 AM in Mackay and 1:41 AM in Ballarat.

Where does the Mackay to Ballarat train arrive?

Mackay to Ballarat train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Mackay to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Ballarat is 2250 km. It takes approximately 27h 3m to drive from Mackay to Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

There are 195+ hotels available in Ballarat.

Mackay to Ballarat - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Mackay to Ballarat by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Fly Mackay to Melbourne Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane MKY - MEL
2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
7h 3m
$279–461
Train via Sydney
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
3. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
4. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
42h 30m
$247–4,031
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
4. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus
2d 1h
$342–737
Drive 2,250.3 km
1. Drive from Mackay to Ballaratcar 2,250.3 km
27h 3m
$406–586
Fly Mackay to Avalon Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane MKY - AVV
2. Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminalbus
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
10h 4m
$277–973
Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain
2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane PPP - MEL
3. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
7h 58m
$247–882
Train
1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
2d 19h
$2,713–7,232

Mackay to Ballarat by train

4Weekly Trains

42h 30mAverage Duration

$247Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,999.2 km
Duration: 7h 3m

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

You can take a train from Mackay to Ballarat Station via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, and Southern Cross Station in around 42h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackay to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Brisbane Roma Street, Brisbane, Central Station, and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 2d 1h.

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