What is the cheapest way to get from Ballina to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Ballina to Melbourne is to fly and train which costs $150 - $420 and takes 7h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballina to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Ballina to Melbourne is to fly which takes 4h and costs $160 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Ballina and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballina to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Ballina and arriving at Melbourne via Sydney Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 10m.

How far is it from Ballina to Melbourne?

The distance between Ballina and Melbourne is 1295 km. The road distance is 1565.8 km.

How do I travel from Ballina to Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Ballina to Melbourne without a car is to bus and train which takes 25h 8m and costs $120 - $500.

How long does it take to get from Ballina to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 4h to get from Ballina to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballina to Melbourne bus from?

Ballina to Melbourne bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Ballina station.

Bus or fly from Ballina to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Ballina to Melbourne is to fly which takes 4h and costs $160 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $500 and takes 26h 10m.

Where does the Ballina to Melbourne bus arrive?

Ballina to Melbourne bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Ballina to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballina to Melbourne is 1566 km. It takes approximately 16h 33m to drive from Ballina to Melbourne.

How do I get a bus ticket from Ballina to Melbourne?

Book your Ballina to Melbourne bus tickets online with Omio and 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5290+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Ballina to Melbourne - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Ballina to Melbourne by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Fly Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Melbourne Airport
best
1. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane BNK - MEL
4h
$161–381
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St to Casino Station, Coach Baybus 164 / ...
2. Take the train from Casino Station to Central Stationtrain 34 / ...
3. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
25h 8m
$129–493
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ballina to Central Stationbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus Au100-3 / ...
26h 10m
$230–497
Drive 1,565.8 km
1. Drive from Ballina to Melbournecar 1,565.8 km
16h 33m
$280–404
Bus to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the bus from Bus Interchange – Tamar Street to Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departuresbus
2. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane CFS - MEL
6h 35m
$337–742
Bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the bus from Byron Bay to Gold Coast Airportbus
2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane OOL - MEL
6h 37m
$177–439
Fly Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Avalon Airport, train
1. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane BNK - AVV
2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
7h 48m
$157–411
Bus via Cabramatta
1. Take the bus from Ballina to Chatswoodbus Pm11
2. Take the bus from Liverpool to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
26h 11m
$202–250

Ballina to Melbourne by bus and train

26Weekly Services

25h 8mAverage Duration

$129Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,295.3 km
Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Ballina, NSW, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballina to Melbourne via Central Station and Sydney Central Station in around 26h 10m.

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