What is the cheapest way to get from Ballina to Mount Tamborine?

The cheapest way to get from Ballina to Mount Tamborine is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 1h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballina to Mount Tamborine?

The fastest way to get from Ballina to Mount Tamborine is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs $24 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Ballina and Mount Tamborine?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballina to Mount Tamborine. However, there are services departing from Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St and arriving at Surfers Paradise Boulevard At Laycock St via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Ballina to Mount Tamborine?

The distance between Ballina and Mount Tamborine is 143 km. The road distance is 137.5 km.

How do I travel from Ballina to Mount Tamborine without a car?

The best way to get from Ballina to Mount Tamborine without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 2h 34m and costs $120 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Ballina to Mount Tamborine?

It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Ballina to Mount Tamborine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballina to Mount Tamborine bus from?

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

Where does the Ballina to Mount Tamborine bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ballina to Mount Tamborine?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballina to Mount Tamborine is 138 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Ballina to Mount Tamborine.

Where can I stay near Mount Tamborine?

There are 2067+ hotels available in Mount Tamborine.

Ballina to Mount Tamborine - 4 ways to travel via bus, taxi, car, and tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Ballina to Mount Tamborine by bus, taxi, car, or tram

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Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Ballina to Surfers Paradisebus Brisbane
2. Take the taxi from Surfers Paradise to Mount Tamborinetaxi
2h 34m
$129–164
Drive 137.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ballina to Mount Tamborinecar 137.5 km
1h 39m
$25–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St to Surfers Paradise Boulevard At Laycock Stbus 173 / ...
4h 10m
$84–110
Bus, tram
1. Take the bus from Ballina to Burleigh Headsbus Pm12
2. Take the tram from Burleigh Heads station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4tram L1
4h 27m
$98–128

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Distance: 143.3 km
Duration: 2h 34m

What companies run services between Ballina, NSW, Australia and Mount Tamborine, 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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