There are 6 ways to get from Ballina to Alexandra Headland by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Ballina to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train Ipna / ...
6h 18m$43–71Bus, train via Casino
cheapest- Take the bus from Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St to Casino Station, Coach Baybus 164 / ...
- Take the train from Casino Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Landsborough station, platform 1train
7h 19m$31–474Drive 283.7 km
- Drive from Ballina to Alexandra Headlandcar 283.7 km
3h 11m$52–74Fly
- Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane BNK - MCY
5h 51m$275–655Bus
- Take the bus from Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchange to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Maroochydorebus Hervey Bay / ...
6h 32m$92–120Bus via Maroochydore Sixth Avenue
- Take the bus from Ballina to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus Pm16
7h$61–86
Ballina to Alexandra Headland by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballina to Alexandra Headland is to bus and train which costs $40 - $75 and takes 6h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Ballina to Alexandra Headland is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballina to Alexandra Headland. However, there are services departing from Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchange and arriving at Maroochydore via Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
The distance between Ballina and Alexandra Headland is 302 km. The road distance is 283.7 km.
The best way to get from Ballina to Alexandra Headland without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 18m and costs $40 - $75.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Ballina to Alexandra Headland, including transfers.
Ballina to Alexandra Headland bus services, operated by Byron Easy Bus, depart from Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchange station.
The best way to get from Ballina to Alexandra Headland is to fly which takes 5h 51m and costs $270 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $120 and takes 6h 32m.
Ballina to Alexandra Headland bus services, operated by Byron Easy Bus, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballina to Alexandra Headland is 284 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Ballina to Alexandra Headland.
What companies run services between Ballina, NSW, Australia and Alexandra Headland, QLD, Australia?
Virgin Australia, Qantas, and Jetstar fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchange to Maroochydore via Brisbane Roma Street and Brisbane in around 6h 32m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–1,100
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport via Sydney, Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–800
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–700
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Roma Street to Landsborough station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Casino Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–150
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $26–35
- First
- $35–50
- Sleeper
- $130–150
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Landsborough station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–307
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $20–40
- AChoice
- $15–20
- Gold Class
- $245
- Heritage Class
- $307
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Ballina to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $40–60
- Advantage
- $40–65
- Flexible
- $45–70
Bus from Brisbane to Maroochydore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $29–45
- Advantage
- $26–40
- Flexible
- $29–45
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St to Casino Station, Coach Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- +612 6685 7447
- [email protected]
- Website
- byronbayshuttle.com.au
Bus from Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchange to Brisbane Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–75
- Website
- https://www.byronbayshuttle.com.au
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Ballina to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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