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How to get fromBallina to Central Coastby plane, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane BNK - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Gosford Stationtrain train
    5h 45m
    $84–311

  2. Bus, train via Grafton

    cheapest
    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 Gosford Stationtrain train 34 / ...
    14h 4m
    $67–264

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ballina to Tuggerah Westfield Plazabus bus Pm11
    14h 3m
    $97–137

  4. Drive 662.9 km

    1. Drive from Ballina to Central Coastcar car 662.9 km
    6h 59m
    $120–173

  5. Bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Byron Bay to Gold Coast Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane OOL - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Gosford Stationtrain train
    8h 27m
    $125–369

  6. Bus to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Interchange – Tamar Street to Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane CFS - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Gosford Stationtrain train
    8h 40m
    $280–502

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ballina Service Center to Newcastlebus bus Au001
    2. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Gosford Stationtrain train Ccn
    14h 31m
    $97–157

Ballina to Central Coast by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 727.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Ballina, NSW, Australia and Central Coast, NSW, Australia?

Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Ballina to Tuggerah Westfield Plaza once daily. Tickets cost $90–130 and the journey takes 11h 30m.

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