There are 5 ways to get from Ballina Airport (BNK) to Coolangatta by bus, rideshare, or car
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Bus via Gold Coast Airport
best- Take the bus from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Southern Cross Dr to Byron Bay Interchange, Stand Bbus 640
- Take the bus from Byron Bay to Gold Coast Airportbus
3h 8m$41–52Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Southern Cross Dr to Byron Bay Interchange, Stand Bbus 640
- Take the bus from Byron Bay Interchange, Stand C to Wharf St Opp Tweed Heads Visitor Information Centrebus 167 / ...
3h 35m$15–41Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Ballina-BNK to Coolangatta88.6 km
1h 1mDrive 88.6 km
- Drive from Ballina Airport (BNK) to Coolangattacar 88.6 km
1h 1m$16–23Bus via Griffith St at Coolangatta East
- Take the bus from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Southern Cross Dr to Byron Bay Interchange, Stand Bbus 640
- Take the bus from Byron Bay to Bilingabus Pm12
3h 44m$28–42
Ballina Airport (BNK) to Coolangatta by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballina Airport (BNK) to Coolangatta is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Ballina Airport (BNK) to Coolangatta is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballina Airport (BNK) to Coolangatta. However, there are services departing from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Southern Cross Dr and arriving at McLean St at Queen Elizabeth Park via Byron Bay and Cahill Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
The distance between Ballina Airport (BNK) and Coolangatta is 112 km. The road distance is 88.6 km.
The best way to get from Ballina Airport (BNK) to Coolangatta without a car is to bus via Gold Coast Airport which takes 3h 8m and costs $40 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Ballina Airport (BNK) to Coolangatta, including transfers.
Ballina Airport (BNK) to Coolangatta bus services, operated by CDC NSW Blanch's Bus Company, depart from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Southern Cross Dr station.
Ballina Airport (BNK) to Coolangatta bus services, operated by CDC NSW Blanch's Bus Company, arrive at Byron Bay Interchange, Stand B station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballina Airport (BNK) to Coolangatta is 89 km. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Ballina Airport (BNK) to Coolangatta.
Book your Ballina Airport (BNK) to Coolangatta bus tickets online with 12go.asia.
What companies run services between Ballina Airport (BNK), Australia and Coolangatta, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Southern Cross Dr to McLean St at Queen Elizabeth Park via Byron Bay Interchange, Stand B, Byron Bay, Gold Coast Airport, and Cahill Street in around 3h 8m.
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 6686 2144
- [email protected]
- Website
- CDC NSW Blanch's Bus Company
Bus from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Southern Cross Dr to Byron Bay Interchange, Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- CDC NSW Blanch's Bus Company
Bus from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Southern Cross Dr to Byron Bay Interchange, Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- CDC NSW Blanch's Bus Company
Bus from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Southern Cross Dr to Byron Bay Interchange, Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- CDC NSW Blanch's Bus Company
- Phone
- +61 (0)418 364 364
- [email protected]
- Website
- byronbayexpress.com.au
Bus from Byron Bay to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–45
- Schedules at
- byronbayexpress.com.au
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Byron Bay Interchange, Stand C to Wharf St Opp Tweed Heads Visitor Information Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Byron Bay Interchange, Stand C to Wharf St Opp Tweed Heads Visitor Information Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Byron Bay to Bilinga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Ballina-BNK to Coolangatta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- On demand
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There are 2926+ hotels available in Coolangatta.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Ballina Airport (BNK) and Coolangatta. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







