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

The cheapest way to get from Shellharbour to Ballarat is to bus and train which costs $75 - $270 and takes 14h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shellharbour to Ballarat is to fly and train which takes 6h 9m and costs $360 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Shellharbour and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Shellharbour to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Addison St Before Mary St and arriving at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Tongarra Rd Opp Halket Lane, Goulburn and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 23m.

How far is it from Shellharbour to Ballarat?

The distance between Shellharbour and Ballarat is 936 km. The road distance is 857.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Shellharbour to Ballarat without a car is to bus and train which takes 14h 23m and costs $75 - $270.

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

It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Shellharbour to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shellharbour to Ballarat bus from?

Shellharbour to Ballarat bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, depart from Tongarra Rd Opp Halket Lane station.

Where does the Shellharbour to Ballarat bus arrive?

Shellharbour to Ballarat bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, arrive at Goulburn Station, Coach Stop.

Can I drive from Shellharbour to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Shellharbour to Ballarat is 858 km. It takes approximately 9h 37m to drive from Shellharbour to Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

There are 206+ hotels available in Ballarat.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Shellharbour to Ballarat by train, plane, bus, 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.

Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Oak Flats Station to Wolli Creek Station
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)SYD - MEL
3. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Station
7h 28m
$164–456
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tongarra Rd Opp Halket Lane to Moss Vale Court House, Argyle St855
2. Take the train from Moss Vale Station to Southern Cross623 / ...
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Station
14h 23m
$77–263
Bus, train via Canberra
1. Take the bus from Tongarra Rd Opp Halket Lane to Jolimont Centre855
2. Take the bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Station
15h 22m
$145–295
Drive 857.5 km
1. Drive from Shellharbour to Ballarat857.5 km
9h 37m
$167–241
Fly Wollongong to Melbourne Airport, train
1. Fly from Wollongong (WOL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)WOL - MEL
2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Station
6h 9m
$363–839
Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Avalon Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Oak Flats Station to Wolli Creek Station
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)SYD - 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
9h 3m
$144–546
Bus to Canberra International Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Tongarra Rd Opp Halket Lane to Jolimont Centre
2. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)CBR - MEL
3. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Station
9h 44m
$200–528
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tongarra Rd Opp Halket Lane to Goulburn Station, Coach Stop855
2. Take the bus from Goulburn to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
3. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
15h 23m
$125–160

Shellharbour to Ballarat by bus and train

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14h 23mAverage Duration

$77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 936.2 km
Duration: 7h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Addison St Before Mary St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Tongarra Rd Opp Halket Lane, Goulburn, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 15h 23m.

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