There are 5 ways to get from Ballina Airport (BNK) to Varsity Lakes by bus, rideshare, or car
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Bus, line 760 bus via Byron Bay
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
- Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Varsity Lakes station, stop Abus 760
3h 45m$41–52Bus, line 760 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Southern Cross Dr to River Tce Opp Mullumbimby Post Officebus 640
- Take the bus from River Tce Opp Mullumbimby Post Office to Wharf St Opp Tweed Heads Visitor Information Centrebus 167 / ...
- Take the bus from Wharf St at Tweed Heads to Varsity Sound Ave near Azzurra Drbus 760
4h 54m$16–21Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Ballina-BNK to Varsity Lakes105.1 km
1h 12mDrive 105.1 km
- Drive from Ballina Airport (BNK) to Varsity Lakescar 105.1 km
1h 12m$19–27Bus
- 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 Burleigh Headsbus Pm12
4h 37m$29–42
Ballina Airport (BNK) to Varsity Lakes by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballina Airport (BNK) to Varsity Lakes is to bus and line 760 bus which costs $15 - $22 and takes 4h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Ballina Airport (BNK) to Varsity Lakes is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballina Airport (BNK) to Varsity Lakes station. However, there are services departing from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Southern Cross Dr and arriving at Varsity Lakes station, stop A via Byron Bay and Gold Coast Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Ballina Airport (BNK) and Varsity Lakes is 127 km. The road distance is 105.1 km.
The best way to get from Ballina Airport (BNK) to Varsity Lakes without a car is to bus and line 760 bus via Byron Bay which takes 3h 45m and costs $40 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Ballina Airport (BNK) to Varsity Lakes, including transfers.
Ballina Airport (BNK) to Varsity Lakes bus services, operated by CDC NSW Blanch's Bus Company, depart from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Southern Cross Dr station.
Ballina Airport (BNK) to Varsity Lakes 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 Varsity Lakes is 105 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Ballina Airport (BNK) to Varsity Lakes.
There are 2807+ hotels available in Varsity Lakes.
What companies run services between Ballina Airport (BNK), Australia and Varsity Lakes, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Southern Cross Dr to Varsity Lakes station, stop A via Byron Bay Interchange, Stand B, Byron Bay, and Gold Coast Airport in around 3h 45m.
- 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 River Tce Opp Mullumbimby Post Office
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- 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
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Byron Bay to Burleigh Heads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from River Tce Opp Mullumbimby Post Office to Wharf St Opp Tweed Heads Visitor Information Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Ballina-BNK to Varsity Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Ballina Airport (BNK) and Varsity Lakes. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









