Brisbane to Ballarat by bus
Ballarat lies 1,413 km (878 mi) south-west of Brisbane, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 25 h 36 min including stops, over roughly 1,724 km (1,071 mi) of road.
| Brisbane | Ballarat | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Australia |
| Population | 2.8 million | 111,973 |
| Elevation | 27 m (89 ft) | 445 m (1,460 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+10 (Australia/Brisbane) | UTC+10 (Australia/Melbourne) |
| Postal codes | 4000–9015 | 3350–3353 |
Where to book buses from Brisbane to Ballarat
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Staying in Ballarat
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Common questions
How far is Ballarat from Brisbane?
1,413 km (878 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Brisbane; by road roughly 1,724 km (1,071 mi).
How long does it take to get from Brisbane to Ballarat by bus?
About 25 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Brisbane and Ballarat?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.