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How to get fromBallina to Gladstoneby bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 10 ways to get from Ballina to Gladstone by bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train via Brisbane

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ballina to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Gladstonetrain train Tilt Train / ...
    11h 9m
    $101–2,069

  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 Gladstonetrain train
    12h 7m
    $89–2,163

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ballina Service Center to Brisbanebus bus Au001
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Gladstonebus bus Au050-1 / ...
    14h 36m
    $118–197

  4. Drive 697.9 km

    1. Drive from Ballina to Gladstonecar car 697.9 km
    8h 17m
    $126–182

  5. Bus, train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Gladstone 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 Gladstone Airport (GLT)plane plane BNE - GLT
    8h 36m
    $272–575

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ballina to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Gladstonetrain train Tilt Train / ...
    12h
    $97–2,051

  7. Bus via Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchange

    1. Take the bus from Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchange to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Gladstonebus bus Au050-1 / ...
    14h 50m
    $156–225

  8. Bus to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly to Gladstone Airport

    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 Gladstone Airport (GLT)plane plane CFS - GLT
    11h 36m
    $741–916

  9. Bus, train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Rockhampton

    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 Rockhampton (ROK)plane plane BNE - ROK
    4. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Gladstonebus bus
    10h 26m
    $259–569

  10. Bus, train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Hervey Bay, taxi, train

    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 Hervey Bay (HVB)plane plane BNE - HVB
    4. Take the taxi from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Howardtaxi taxi
    5. Take the train from Howard to Gladstonetrain train
    10h 15m
    $345–1,603

Ballina to Gladstone by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 704.3 km
  • Duration: 11h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Ballina Service Center to Gladstone via Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 14h 36m.

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