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

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There are 6 ways to get from Caloundra to Ballina by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Naip / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchangebus bus
    6h 2m
    $67–391

  2. Train, bus via Casino

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Casino Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay to Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar Stbus bus 165 / ...
    7h 55m
    $31–474

  3. Drive 273.3 km

    1. Drive from Caloundra to Ballinacar car 273.3 km
    3h 5m
    $49–71

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchangebus bus
    7h 6m
    $92–121

  5. Train, bus via Byron Bay Interchange, Stand A

    1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Naip / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Byron Bay Bus Interchange Stationbus bus
    8h 3m
    $66–392

  6. Train, bus via Brisbane

    1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Naip / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Ballinabus bus Pm11
    8h 27m
    $37–366

Caloundra to Ballina by bus and train

Calendar27Weekly Services
Duration6h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 295.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Caloundra, QLD, Australia and Ballina, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Caloundra station to Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchange via Mooloolaba, River Esplanade, Mooloolaba, Brisbane, and Brisbane Roma Street in around 7h 6m.

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