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

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There are 7 ways to get from Ballina to Coolangatta by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), 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 Wolli Creek Station to Kiama Stationtrain train
    6h 54m
    $109–341

  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 Central Stationtrain train 34 / ...
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Kiama Stationtrain train Sco
    18h 43m
    $87–295

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ballina to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Berrybus bus Pm2
    18h 27m
    $132–313

  4. Drive 861.4 km

    1. Drive from Ballina to Coolangattacar car 861.4 km
    9h 36m
    $156–225

  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 Wolli Creek Station to Kiama Stationtrain train
    9h 36m
    $150–399

  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 Wolli Creek Station to Kiama Stationtrain train
    9h 49m
    $305–532

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ballina Service Center to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au001
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Kiama Stationtrain train Sco
    18h 48m
    $122–197

Ballina to Coolangatta by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration18h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 773.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Ballina, NSW, Australia and Coolangatta, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Ballina to Jerry Bailey Rd At Davenport Rd via Central Station and Queen St Before Albany St in around 18h 27m.

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