What is the cheapest way to get from Ballina to Hope Island?

The cheapest way to get from Ballina to Hope Island is to bus which costs $15 - $21 and takes 4h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballina to Hope Island?

The fastest way to get from Ballina to Hope Island is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs $24 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Ballina and Hope Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballina to Hope Island. However, there are services departing from Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St and arriving at Santa Barbara Rd at Hope Island Shopping Centre via Southport bus station, stop B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Ballina to Hope Island?

The distance between Ballina and Hope Island is 134 km. The road distance is 134.9 km.

How do I travel from Ballina to Hope Island without a car?

The best way to get from Ballina to Hope Island without a car is to bus and tram which takes 3h 5m and costs $30 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Ballina to Hope Island?

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Ballina to Hope Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballina to Hope Island bus from?

Ballina to Hope Island bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St station.

Where does the Ballina to Hope Island bus arrive?

Ballina to Hope Island bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Surfers Paradise Boulevard At Laycock St station.

Can I drive from Ballina to Hope Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballina to Hope Island is 135 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Ballina to Hope Island.

Where can I stay near Hope Island?

There are 2105+ hotels available in Hope Island.

Ballina to Hope Island - 3 ways to travel via bus, tram, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Ballina to Hope Island by bus, tram, or car

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Bus, tram
best
1. Take the bus from Ballina to Surfers Paradisebus Brisbane
2. Take the tram from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4tram Gcl3
3h 5m
$32–47
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St to Surfers Paradise Boulevard At Laycock Stbus 173 / ...
4h 25m
$15–21
Drive 134.9 km
1. Drive from Ballina to Hope Islandcar 134.9 km
1h 30m
$25–36

Ballina to Hope Island by bus, tram, and train

14Weekly Services

3h 5mAverage Duration

$32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 133.8 km
Duration: 3h 5m

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

NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St to Surfers Paradise Boulevard At Laycock St 4 times a day. Tickets cost $13–19 and the journey takes 3h 2m.

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