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How to get fromBallina to Caloundraby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Ballina to Caloundra by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ballina to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train Ipna / ...
    6h 11m
    $43–71

  2. Bus, train via Casino

    cheapest
    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 Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    7h 12m
    $31–474

  3. Drive 273.6 km

    1. Drive from Ballina to Caloundracar car 273.6 km
    3h 5m
    $49–71

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane plane BNK - MCY
    6h 37m
    $295–605

  5. Bus, train via Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station

    1. Take the bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Landsborough station, platform 1train train Ipna / ...
    6h 14m
    $66–387

  6. Bus, train via Brisbane

    1. Take the bus from Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchange to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Landsborough station, platform 1train train Ipna / ...
    6h 29m
    $68–386

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mooloolababus bus Pm16
    6h 44m
    $88–112

Ballina to Caloundra by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 290 km
  • Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Ballina, NSW, Australia and Caloundra, 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 Hospital, Bentinck St to Caloundra station via Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station, Brisbane Roma Street, and Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club in around 6h 44m.

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