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How to get fromManly to BallaratBy ferry, plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Manly to Ballarat by ferry, plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Ferry, fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry ferry
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane SYD - MEL
    3. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    5h 42m
    $161–443

  2. Ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry ferry Mff
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain train 623 / ...
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    14h 9m
    $83–289

  3. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry ferry Mff
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    14h 34m
    $113–329

  4. Drive 936.3 km

    1. Drive from Manly to Ballaratcar car 936.3 km
    10h 26m
    $166–240

  5. Ferry, fly to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry ferry
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane SYD - AVV
    3. Take the train from Lara Station to Deer Park Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Deer Park Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    6h 40m
    $137–452

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballaratbus bus
    16h 11m
    $179–260

Manly to Ballarat by ferry and train

Calendar31Weekly Services
Duration14h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand E to Ballarat via Wynyard Station, York St, Stand M, Wynyard Station, Central Station, Central Station, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Skybus Coach Terminal, and Melbourne Airport in around 16h 11m.

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