Buses to Ballarat
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Ballarat, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballarat to Geelong | Australia | 79 km (49 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Ballarat to Bendigo | Australia | 98 km (61 mi) | about 2 h |
| Ballarat to Melbourne | Australia | 102 km (63 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Ballarat to Canberra | Australia | 536 km (333 mi) | about 9 h 52 min |
| Ballarat to Adelaide | Australia | 555 km (345 mi) | about 10 h 12 min |
| Ballarat to Hobart | Australia | 660 km (410 mi) | about 12 h 6 min |
| Ballarat to Wollongong | Australia | 723 km (449 mi) | about 13 h 14 min |
| Ballarat to Sydney | Australia | 781 km (485 mi) | about 14 h 16 min |
| Ballarat to Central Coast | Australia | 821 km (510 mi) | about 14 h 59 min |
| Ballarat to Newcastle | Australia | 885 km (550 mi) | about 16 h 8 min |
| Ballarat to Toowoomba | Australia | 1,346 km (836 mi) | about 24 h 24 min |
| Ballarat to Gold Coast | Australia | 1,389 km (863 mi) | about 25 h 10 min |
| Ballarat to Brisbane | Australia | 1,413 km (878 mi) | about 25 h 36 min |
| Ballarat to Sunshine Coast | Australia | 1,491 km (926 mi) | about 27 h |
| Ballarat to Logan City | Australia | 1,402 km (871 mi) | about 25 h 24 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.