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How to get fromBrisbane to Ballinaby plane, bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Brisbane to Ballina by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

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    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane BNE - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Charlestown to Ballina Bus Stnbus bus
    31h 28m
    €832–1,848

  2. Fly to Dublin Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BNE - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Manulla Junctiontrain train
    32h 35m
    €536–1,264

  3. Fly to City Of Derry Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane plane BNE - LDY
    2. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Sligo Bus Stnbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Dillon Terracebus bus
    37h 52m
    €797–1,765

  4. Fly to Donegal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Donegal Airport (CFN)plane plane BNE - CFN
    2. Take the bus from An Clochán Liath to Donegalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Donegal to Sligo Bus Stnbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Dillon Terracebus bus
    41h 22m
    €708–1,685

  5. Fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane BNE - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Manulla Junctiontrain train
    37h 46m
    €659–1,484

  6. Fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane BNE - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to ATU Galwaybus bus
    3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Manullabus bus
    35h 35m
    €791–1,759

  7. Fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane BNE - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Manulla Junctiontrain train
    36h 58m
    €566–1,196

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration27h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket€792Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16,780.5 km
  • Duration: 31h 28m

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Ballina, IE-MO, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Brisbane to Ballina. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Brisbane-Airport-BNE airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC), walk to Ireland W Airport, take the bus to Charlestown, then take the bus to Ballina Bus Stn. Alternatively, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Brisbane-Airport-BNE airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Terminal 2 Zone 19, take the line 782 bus to Heuston Station, walk to Dublin Heuston, take the train to Manulla Junction, then take the train to Ballina.

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