Rome2Rio

How to get fromBallina to Lake Macquarieby plane, train, bus, or car

Find Transport to Lake Macquarie

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Ballina to Lake Macquarie by plane, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Sydney International 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 Cardiff Stationtrain train
    5h 20m
    $83–309

  2. Bus, train

    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 Broadmeadow Stationtrain train 34 / ...
    11h 56m
    $64–256

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ballina to Charlestownbus bus Pm11
    10h 58m
    $88–123

  4. Drive 621.7 km

    1. Drive from Ballina to Morissetcar car 621.7 km
    6h 35m
    $113–163

  5. Line 640 bus, bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Newcastle Airport

    1. Take the bus from Ballina Hospital, Bentinck St to Byron Bay Interchange, Stand Bbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Byron Bay to Gold Coast Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane OOL - NTL
    6h 12m
    $137–494

  6. Bus, train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Newcastle 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 Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane BNE - NTL
    8h
    $158–476

  7. Bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, 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 Cardiff Stationtrain train
    8h 2m
    $124–367

  8. Bus to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, 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 Cardiff Stationtrain train
    8h 15m
    $279–500

  9. Bus via Darby St Opp Newcastle Art Gallery

    1. Take the bus from Ballina Service Center to Newcastlebus bus Au001
    11h 53m
    $88–143

Ballina to Lake Macquarie by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration10h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ballina to Lake Macquarie.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 778.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Ballina, NSW, Australia and Lake Macquarie, NSW, Australia?

Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Ballina to Charlestown once daily. Tickets cost $85–120 and the journey takes 10h 45m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Australia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides