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

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There are 9 ways to get from Ballina to Canberra by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Canberra International Airport

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    1. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane BNK - CBR
    5h 16m
    $265–489

  2. Bus, train

    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 Central Stationtrain train 34 / ...
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain train 631 / ...
    18h 27m
    $93–298

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ballina to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus Au100-1 / ...
    16h 48m
    $135–332

  4. Bus, train via Grafton

    1. Take the bus from Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St to Grafton Station, Coach Stopbus bus 144
    2. Take the train from Grafton Station to Central Stationtrain train 34 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    17h 23m
    $104–334

  5. Drive 989.7 km

    1. Drive from Ballina to Canberracar car 989.7 km
    10h 35m
    $179–259

  6. Line 640 bus, bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Canberra International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Ballina Hospital, Bentinck St to Byron Bay Interchange, Stand Bbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Byron Bay to Gold Coast Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane OOL - CBR
    5h 58m
    $161–437

  7. Fly Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Sydney International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane BNK - SYD
    2. Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus bus
    6h
    $108–358

  8. Bus, train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Canberra International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Ballina to Surfers Paradisebus bus
    2. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane BNE - CBR
    7h 46m
    $192–469

  9. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Ballina to Chatswoodbus bus
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain train Sco
    3. Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Jolimont Centrebus bus 855
    19h 53m
    $155–222

Ballina to Canberra by bus and train

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration18h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 841.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Ballina, NSW, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?

Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Canberra International Airport (CBR) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballina to Canberra via Central Station and Sydney Central Station in around 16h 48m.

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