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How to get fromBallina to Glass House Mountainsby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ballina to Glass House Mountains by bus, train, or car

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  1. Line 640 bus, bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ballina Hospital, Bentinck St to Byron Bay Interchange, Stand Bbus bus 640
    2. Take the bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Glass House Mountains station, platform 2train train
    5h 31m
    $65–77

  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 Glass House Mountains station, platform 2train train
    6h 31m
    $30–164

  3. Drive 252.7 km

    1. Drive from Ballina to Glass House Mountainscar car 252.7 km
    2h 49m
    $45–65

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchange to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Glass House Mountains station, platform 2train train Brgy / ...
    5h 46m
    $67–76

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Ballina to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Glass House Mountains station, platform 2train train Brgy / ...
    6h 24m
    $38–52

Ballina to Glass House Mountains by bus and train

Calendar31Weekly Services
Duration5h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 274.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Ballina, NSW, Australia and Glass House Mountains, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Ballina to Glass House Mountains. However, you can take the line 640 bus to Byron Bay Interchange, Stand B, take the bus to Brisbane Roma Street, walk to Roma Street, then take the train to Glass House Mountains station, platform 2. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St to Glass House Mountains station, platform 2 via Casino Station, Coach Bay, Casino Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 6h 31m.

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