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How to get fromBroadmeadows to Ballinaby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Broadmeadows to Ballina by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane plane MEL - BNK
    4h 30m
    $138–360

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Casino Stationtrain train 33 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay to Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar Stbus bus 165 / ...
    25h 10m
    $130–483

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Campbellfield to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Ballinabus bus Brisbane
    25h 20m
    $201–375

  4. Drive 1,552.7 km

    1. Drive from Broadmeadows to Ballinacar car 1,552.7 km
    16h 19m
    $277–400

  5. Fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane MEL - OOL
    2. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchangebus bus
    6h 3m
    $161–426

  6. Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane MEL - CFS
    2. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departures to Bus Interchange – Tamar Streetbus bus
    7h 33m
    $316–726

  7. Bus via Southern Cross Station

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au100-3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Ballina Service Centerbus bus Au001
    28h 6m
    $236–416

Broadmeadows to Ballina by train and bus

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration25h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,284.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 30m

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

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Gr/Camp Rd to Ballina via Sydney Rd/Mahoneys Rd, Campbellfield, and Central Station in around 25h 20m.

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