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

The cheapest way to get from Ballina to Nerang is to bus via Surfers Paradise Boulevard At Laycock St which costs $14 - $20 and takes 3h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballina to Nerang is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Ballina and Nerang?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballina to Nerang. However, there are services departing from Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St and arriving at Price St at Nerang State School via Surfers Paradise Bvd at Cypress Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Ballina to Nerang?

The distance between Ballina and Nerang is 134 km. The road distance is 117.6 km.

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

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

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

It takes approximately 3h to get from Ballina to Nerang, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballina to Nerang bus from?

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

Where does the Ballina to Nerang bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ballina to Nerang?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballina to Nerang is 118 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Ballina to Nerang.

Where can I stay near Nerang?

There are 2567+ hotels available in Nerang.

Ballina to Nerang - 4 ways to travel via bus, tram, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ballina to Nerang 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 L1
3h
$31–46
Bus via Surfers Paradise Boulevard At Laycock St
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St to Surfers Paradise Boulevard At Laycock Stbus 173 / ...
3h 58m
$14–20
Drive 117.6 km
1. Drive from Ballina to Nerangcar 117.6 km
1h 16m
$21–30
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ballina to Surfers Paradisebus Pm12
4h 2m
$29–40

Ballina to Nerang by bus, tram, and train

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$31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 134.1 km
Duration: 3h

What companies run services between Ballina, NSW, Australia and Nerang, 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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