Getting to Ballarat
There are a range of transportation options to get to/from Ballarat, Melbourne CBD or Melbourne Airport.
We have outlined some of these below to assist you with your travel plans.
To/From Melbourne Airport, Melbourne CBD or Ballarat by shuttle bus:
Please visit the Ballarat Airport Shuttlebus website for information and timetable schedule. Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus run 152 services per week between Melbourne Tullamarine Airport and Ballarat CBD.
Please take note of the pick up point from Melbourne Airport and/or Ballarat if planning return transfers.
Booking in advance is recommended.
To/From Melbourne CBD or Ballarat by train:
V-Line trains run services from Southern Cross Station in Melbourne CBD to Ballarat Train Station. A-ICOMOS delegates are welcome to view the timetable here. Please visit the V-Line website for details.
Booking in advance is recommended.
To/From Melbourne or Ballarat by car:
Ballarat is an easy 90 min drive from Melbourne along the Western Freeway.
You can plan your journey using a google maps link here.
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Australia ICOMOS and the City of Ballarat are proud to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land which includes Ballarat today, the Wadawurrung and Dja Dja Wurrung People, and recognise their continuing connection to the land and waterways.
We pay our respects to all Elders, past and present, and extend this to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.