Ballarat, Victoria to Port Augusta, South Australia from $40: 6 ways by bus, train, flight or car

The distance between Ballarat and Port Augusta is approximately 795.0 km by road. By taking a train to Melbourne and then flying to Whyalla, the typical travel time from Ballarat to Port Augusta is about 8 hours and 12 minutes. If driving, it would take around 10 hours and 7 minutes to reach Ballarat from Port Augusta, and taking a bus would take approximately 16 hours and 34 minutes to travel from Ballarat to Port Augusta.

The most cost-effective transportation option for traveling from Ballarat to Port Augusta is by bus via St Arnaud, which takes around 16 hours and 34 minutes and costs between $45 and $110. However, for a more time-efficient option, taking a train to Melbourne, flying to Whyalla, and then taking a bus to Port Augusta is the fastest way, taking approximately 8 hours and 12 minutes but can be more expensive, ranging from $250 to $490.

When traveling by bus from Ballarat to Port Augusta the prices can range from $49 to $104.

To get from Ballarat to Port Augusta without using public transportation, you can drive the approximately 927.0 km distance. This journey typically takes around 10 hours and 7 minutes by car. The prices for renting a car and driving from Ballarat to Port Augusta can range from $110 to $170.

To travel from Ballarat to Port Augusta without a car, the most convenient option is to take a bus. The journey takes approximately 13 hours and 44 minutes and the cost ranges from $65 to $170.

There is no direct link between Ballarat and Port Augusta. However, there are options for traveling between the two cities with transfers. One option is taking a bus from Ballarat to Adelaide, and then transferring to another bus that goes from Adelaide to Port Augusta. This journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13 hours and 44 minutes. Another option is to take a train from Ballarat to Melbourne, then fly to Whyalla, and finally complete the journey to Port Augusta. This option takes around 8 hours and 12 minutes.

The flight duration between Ballarat and Port Augusta with one stopover typically takes around 3 hours and 15 minutes. However, please note that there is no direct flight from Melbourne Airport to Whyalla Airport, so travelers would have to stop over at another airport.

There are plenty of options for accommodation near Port Augusta. With over 12 hotels available, you can choose from a range of prices starting at $42 and up.