There are 11 ways to get from Ballina to Mount Gambier by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Mount Gambier Airport
best- Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Mount Gambier Airport (MGB)plane BNK - MGB
8h 40m$193–677Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St to Casino Station, Coach Baybus 164 / ...
- Take the train from Casino Station to Central Stationtrain 34 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 621 / ...
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy Eastbus
32h 5m$141–534Bus
- Take the bus from Ballina to Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus
- Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy Eastbus
33h 15m$215–502Drive 1,861 km
- Drive from Ballina to Mount Gambiercar 1,861 km
22h 8m$331–478Bus to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly to Mount Gambier Airport
- Take the bus from Bus Interchange – Tamar Street to Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departuresbus
- Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Mount Gambier Airport (MGB)plane CFS - MGB
9h 55m$379–988Fly Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Melbourne Airport, train, bus
- Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane BNK - MEL
- Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy Eastbus
10h 58m$173–422Bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Mount Gambier Airport
- Take the bus from Byron Bay to Gold Coast Airportbus
- Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Mount Gambier Airport (MGB)plane OOL - MGB
8h 22m$249–775Bus to Brisbane Airport, fly to Mount Gambier Airport
- Take the bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane Internationalbus
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Mount Gambier Airport (MGB)plane BNE - MGB
9h 49m$249–710Bus, train via Warrnambool
- Take the bus from Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St to Casino Station, Coach Baybus 164 / ...
- Take the train from Casino Station to Central Stationtrain 34 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 621 / ...
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Warrnambool Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy Eastbus
33h 27m$142–530Bus, train via Adelaide
- Take the bus from Ballina to Hornsbybus
- Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain
- Take the bus from Adelaide Central Bus Station to Jubillee Hwy East - North East sidebus
2d 2h$501–4,870Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from Ballina to Brisbanebus
- Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy Eastbus
2d 15h$2,653–3,810
Ballina to Mount Gambier by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballina to Mount Gambier is to bus and train which costs $140 - $550 and takes 32h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Ballina to Mount Gambier is to bus and fly which takes 8h 22m and costs $240 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballina to Mount Gambier. However, there are services departing from Ballina and arriving at Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East via Central Station, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Ballarat Station/Lydiard St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 15m.
The distance between Ballina and Mount Gambier is 1559 km. The road distance is 1861 km.
The best way to get from Ballina to Mount Gambier without a car is to bus and train which takes 32h 5m and costs $140 - $550.
It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Ballina to Mount Gambier, including transfers.
Ballina to Mount Gambier bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Ballina station.
The best way to get from Ballina to Mount Gambier is to fly which takes 8h 40m and costs $190 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $500 and takes 33h 15m.
Ballina to Mount Gambier bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.
Mount Gambier is 30 min behind Ballina. It is currently 1:20 PM in Ballina and 12:50 PM in Mount Gambier.
What companies run services between Ballina, NSW, Australia and Mount Gambier, SA, Australia?
Virgin Australia, Regional Express, and two other airlines fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballina to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East via Central Station, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, and Ballarat Station/Lydiard St in around 33h 15m.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Mount Gambier Airport via Sydney, Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Mount Gambier Airport via Sydney, Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,500
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Mount Gambier Airport via Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,300
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Mount Gambier Airport via Sydney, Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,300
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Mount Gambier Airport via Melbourne Airport, Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $440–1,500
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Mount Gambier Airport via Brisbane Airport, Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $270–850
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Mount Gambier Airport via Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–750
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Mount Gambier Airport via Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Mount Gambier Airport via Sydney, Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,300
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Mount Gambier Airport via Sydney, Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- $200–750
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Mount Gambier Airport via Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–1,200
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Mount Gambier Airport via Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,300
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Mount Gambier Airport via Sydney, Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,200
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Mount Gambier Airport via Canberra, Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,200
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Mount Gambier Airport via Newcastle, Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,200
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–370
Flights from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Melbourne Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–370
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–370
Flights from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Melbourne Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,000
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Melbourne Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–270
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Casino Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 11m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–230
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $65–90
- First
- $95–130
- Sleeper
- $200–230
Train from Central Station to Southern Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–250
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $75–100
- First
- $100–140
- Sleeper
- $210–250
Train from Casino Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 11m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–230
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $65–90
- First
- $95–130
- Sleeper
- $200–230
Train from Central Station to Southern Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–250
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $75–100
- First
- $100–140
- Sleeper
- $210–250
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
Train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
Train from Southern Cross Station to Warrnambool Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $10–14
Train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- Journey Beyond
Train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklands
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $400–4,600
- Book at
- Journey Beyond
- Website
- Journey Beyond
- Everyday Daynighter Seat
- $400
- Advanced Gold Single Cabin
- $650–900
- Low Gold Single Cabin
- $700–950
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $850–1,100
- GOLD TWIN
- $1,200–2,200
- GOLD SINGLE
- $1,100–2,000
- PLATINUM
- $3,000–4,600
- GOLD PREMIUM TWIN
- $1,500–2,600
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Southern
Train from Brisbane to Southern Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 3h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $2,690–3,690
- Book at
- Great Southern
- Website
- Great Southern
- Gold Premium
- $3,690
- Gold
- $2,690
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St to Casino Station, Coach Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St to Casino Station, Coach Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4–29
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–16
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4–29
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4–29
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–23
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Ballina to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $120–180
- Advantage
- $150–220
- Flexible
- $180–270
Bus from Ballina to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $40–60
- Advantage
- $40–65
- Flexible
- $45–70
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Ballina to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Ballina to Hornsby
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 5625 0065
- [email protected]
- Website
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Bus Interchange – Tamar Street to Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $85–120
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
- Phone
- +61 (0)418 364 364
- [email protected]
- Website
- byronbayexpress.com.au
Bus from Byron Bay to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–45
- Schedules at
- byronbayexpress.com.au
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 6685 7447
- [email protected]
- Website
- brisbane2byron.com
Bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane International
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–80
- Schedules at
- brisbane2byron.com
- 13
- $65–80
- Phone
- 1300 311 108
- Website
- Adelaide Metro
Bus from Adelaide Central Bus Station to Jubillee Hwy East - North East side
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- Adelaide Metro
- Schedules at
- Adelaide Metro
- Phone
- 1300 851 345
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stateliner
Bus from Adelaide Central Bus Station to Jubillee Hwy East - North East side
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–120
- Website
- Stateliner
- Schedules at
- Stateliner
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