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

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There are 9 ways to get from Canberra to Ballina by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Canberra International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport

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    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane plane CBR - BNK
    5h 49m
    $255–809

  2. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain train 636 / ...
    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 / ...
    18h 44m
    $93–297

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au100-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Ballinabus bus Brisbane
    16h 40m
    $139–335

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    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 / ...
    17h 46m
    $103–308

  5. Drive 990 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Ballinacar car 990 km
    10h 34m
    $177–256

  6. Fly Canberra International Airport to Gold Coast Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane CBR - OOL
    2. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchangebus bus
    5h 17m
    $178–495

  7. Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane plane SYD - BNK
    6h 16m
    $110–316

  8. Fly Canberra International Airport to Brisbane Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane CBR - BNE
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane International to Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchangebus bus
    7h 18m
    $223–475

  9. Bus, train via Wollongong

    1. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus bus 855
    2. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Town Hall Stationtrain train Sco
    3. Take the bus from Chatswood to Ballinabus bus
    19h 21m
    $157–221

Canberra to Ballina by train and bus

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration18h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 840.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Ballina, NSW, Australia?

Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra to Ballina via Sydney Central Station and Central Station in around 16h 40m.

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