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How to get fromBallina Airport (BNK) to Melbourneby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Ballina Airport (BNK) to Melbourne by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Melbourne Airport

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    1. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane BNK - MEL
    2h 55m
    $161–369

  2. Fly to Avalon Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane BNK - AVV
    2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    6h 43m
    $157–404

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ballina Airport - Ground Transport Area near Flight Arrivals to Coffs Harbour Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Coffs Harbour Station to Central Stationtrain train 34 / ...
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain train 623 / ...
    23h 59m
    $196–560

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ballina to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus bus Au100-3 / ...
    27h 20m
    $233–504

  5. Drive 1,568.7 km

    1. Drive from Ballina Airport (BNK) to Melbournecar car 1,568.7 km
    16h 38m
    $278–402

  6. Bus via Cabramatta

    1. Take the bus from Lennox Head to Central Stationbus bus Pm11
    2. Take the bus from Liverpool to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus Melbourne
    27h 45m
    $203–277

Ballina Airport (BNK) to Melbourne by bus and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration23h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$196Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,292 km
  • Duration: 2h 55m

What companies run services between Ballina Airport (BNK), Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Southern Cross Dr to Melbourne via Ballina, Central Station, and Sydney Central Station in around 27h 20m.

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