What is the cheapest way to get from Ballina to Brisbane?

The cheapest way to get from Ballina to Brisbane is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 2h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballina to Brisbane?

The fastest way to get from Ballina to Brisbane is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Ballina and Brisbane?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ballina and arriving at Brisbane. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.

How far is it from Ballina to Brisbane?

The distance between Ballina and Brisbane is 189 km. The road distance is 186.8 km.

How do I travel from Ballina to Brisbane without a car?

The best way to get from Ballina to Brisbane without a car is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs $30 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Ballina to Brisbane?

The bus from Ballina to Brisbane takes 3h 30m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Ballina to Brisbane bus from?

Ballina to Brisbane bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Ballina station.

Where does the Ballina to Brisbane bus arrive?

Ballina to Brisbane bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.

Can I drive from Ballina to Brisbane?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballina to Brisbane is 187 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Ballina to Brisbane.

How do I get a bus ticket from Ballina to Brisbane?

Book your Ballina to Brisbane bus tickets online with Omio and 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Brisbane?

There are 2508+ hotels available in Brisbane.

Ballina to Brisbane - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 640 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Ballina to Brisbane by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Ballina to Brisbanebus Brisbane
3h 30m
$30–75
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St to Casino Station, Coach Baybus 164 / ...
2. Take the train from Casino Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
4h 37m
$29–163
Drive 186.8 km
1. Drive from Ballina to Brisbanecar 186.8 km
2h 1m
$34–48
Line 640 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Ballina Hospital, Bentinck St to Byron Bay Interchange, Stand Bbus 640
2. Take the bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
3h 37m
$64–76

Ballina to Brisbane by bus

38Weekly Buses

3h 30mAverage Duration

$30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 188.7 km
Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Ballina, NSW, Australia and Brisbane, QLD, Australia?

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Ballina to Brisbane twice daily. Tickets cost $40–70 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Three other operators also service this route.

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