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How to get fromBallina to Adelaideby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Ballina to Adelaide by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport

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    1. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane plane BNK - ADL
    6h 17m
    $238–348

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ballina to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Canberra to Alburybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus bus
    36h 33m
    $152–522

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St to Casino Station, Coach Baybus bus 164 / ...
    2. Take the train from Casino Station to Central Stationtrain train 34 / ...
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain train
    40h 43m
    $454–4,843

  4. Drive 1,897.5 km

    1. Drive from Ballina to Adelaidecar car 1,897.5 km
    21h 44m
    $338–489

  5. Bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Byron Bay to Gold Coast Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane plane OOL - ADL
    6h 54m
    $174–486

  6. Bus to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bus Interchange – Tamar Street to Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane plane CFS - ADL
    9h 2m
    $534–869

  7. Bus to Brisbane Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane Internationalbus bus
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane plane BNE - ADL
    8h 16m
    $234–511

Ballina to Adelaide by bus and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration40h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$454Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,580.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between Ballina, NSW, Australia and Adelaide, SA, Australia?

Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballina to 85 Franklin St via Central Station, Sydney Central Station, Canberra, Albury, and Albury Station/Hume Hwy in around 36h 33m.

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