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How to get fromStrathfield to Ballaratby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Strathfield to Ballarat by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane SYD - MEL
    2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    5h 35m
    $160–469

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus Melbourne
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train Ballarat
    14h 54m
    $70–311

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain train 623 / ...
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train Ballarat
    13h 53m
    $90–253

  4. Drive  909.2 km

    1. Drive from Strathfield to Ballaratcar car 909.2 km
    10h
    $167–241

  5. Fly Sydney International Airport to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane SYD - AVV
    2. Take the train from Lara Station to Deer Park Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Deer Park Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    6h 32m
    $144–473

  6. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane NTL - MEL
    3. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    8h 48m
    $158–426

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus bus Coach / ...
    15h 40m
    $115–201

Strathfield to Ballarat by train

Calendar28Weekly Trains
Duration13h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 846.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 35m

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

You can take a train from Strathfield Station to Ballarat Station via Central Station and Southern Cross Station in around 13h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ada Av At Wallis Av to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Pitt St Before Hay St, Central Station, and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 15h 40m.

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