Getting to Ballarat

Ballarat is closer than you think!

No matter where you’re coming from, Ballarat is well served by road and rail.

Ballarat's historic Lydiard Street

From Melbourne

By car

Ballarat is just a 90-minute drive from Melbourne's CBD. Take the 110km journey along the Western Freeway.

By train

Hop on a V/Line train at Melbourne’s Southern Cross Station and, in less than 90 minutes, you'll have arrived at the historic Ballarat Train Station in the centre of town.

Via the airport

The road trip from Tullamarine or Avalon airports to Ballarat takes about 60 minutes. Transport options direct from the airport include hiring a car or booking the Airport Shuttlebus from Tullamarine.

From everywhere else

Check estimated travel times on Google Maps.

For more info, contact the Ballarat Visitor Information Centre on 1800 44 66 33 or email hello@visitballarat.com.au

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Visitor Information Centre
Ballarat Town Hall

225 Sturt Street
Ballarat VIC 3350

Acknowledgement of Country

Across Victoria’s Midwest, we acknowledge that we travel across the ancient landscapes of many First Peoples communities. These lands have been nurtured and cared for over tens of thousands of years and we respect the work of Traditional Custodians for their ongoing care and protection.

We recognise the past injustices against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in this country. As our knowledge grows, we hope that we can learn from their resilience and creativity that has guided them for over 60,000 years. As we invite people to visit and explore Victoria’s Midwest, we ask that alongside us, you also grow to respect the stories, living culture and connection to Country of the Ancestors and Elders of our First Peoples.


©️ 2024 Visit Ballarat. This initiative is funded by the City of Ballarat and Tourism Midwest Victoria.