What is the cheapest way to get from Ballina to Browns Plains?

The cheapest way to get from Ballina to Browns Plains is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 1h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballina to Browns Plains?

The fastest way to get from Ballina to Browns Plains is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Ballina and Browns Plains?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballina to Browns Plains station. However, there are services departing from Ballina and arriving at Browns Plains station, stop 1A via Loganlea station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

How far is it from Ballina to Browns Plains?

The distance between Ballina and Browns Plains is 181 km. The road distance is 172.9 km.

How do I travel from Ballina to Browns Plains without a car?

The best way to get from Ballina to Browns Plains without a car is to bus and tram and train and line 560 bus which takes 3h 58m and costs $30 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Ballina to Browns Plains?

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Ballina to Browns Plains, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballina to Browns Plains bus from?

Ballina to Browns Plains bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Ballina station.

Where does the Ballina to Browns Plains bus arrive?

Ballina to Browns Plains bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Beenleigh station.

Can I drive from Ballina to Browns Plains?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballina to Browns Plains is 173 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Ballina to Browns Plains.

Where can I stay near Browns Plains?

There are 2402+ hotels available in Browns Plains.

Ballina to Browns Plains - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Ballina to Browns Plains by bus, tram, train, or car

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Bus, tram, train, line 560 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Ballina to Surfers Paradisebus
2. Take the tram from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4tram
3. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Loganlea station, platform 2train
4. Take the bus from Loganlea station to Browns Plains station, stop 1Abus 560 / ...
3h 58m
$32–47
Drive 172.9 km
1. Drive from Ballina to Browns Plainscar 172.9 km
1h 52m
$32–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ballina to Beenleighbus Pm12
4h 59m
$35–48
Bus via Brisbane Roma Street
1. Take the bus from Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchange to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
5h 3m
$67–76

Ballina to Browns Plains by bus, tram, and train

14Weekly Services

3h 58mAverage Duration

$32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 180.7 km
Duration: 3h 58m

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

Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Ballina to Beenleigh once daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 4h.

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