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How to get fromCentral Coast to Ballinaby bus, train, plane, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Central Coast to Ballina by bus, train, plane, or car

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  1. Bus, train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from 1396 Wisemans Ferry Rd to Gosford Station, Stand Nbus bus
    2. Take the train from Gosford Station to Central Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane plane SYD - BNK
    5h 53m
    $101–292

  2. Train, bus via Grafton

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Gosford Station to Grafton Stationtrain train 33 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Grafton Station, Coach Stop to Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar Stbus bus 143
    14h 21m
    $67–265

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tuggerah Westfield Plaza to Ballinabus bus Pm12
    13h 8m
    $96–140

  4. Drive 662.9 km

    1. Drive from Central Coast to Ballinacar car 662.9 km
    6h 59m
    $118–170

  5. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Gosford Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane SYD - OOL
    3. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchangebus bus
    7h 21m
    $149–398

  6. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Ourimbah Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane NTL - OOL
    3. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchangebus bus
    6h 59m
    $143–551

  7. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Gosford Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane SYD - CFS
    3. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departures to Bus Interchange – Tamar Streetbus bus
    8h 56m
    $299–508

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Gosford Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train Ccn
    2. Take the bus from Newcastle to Ballina Service Centerbus bus Au001
    14h 41m
    $94–160

Central Coast to Ballina by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration13h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 729.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Central Coast, NSW, Australia and Ballina, NSW, Australia?

Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Tuggerah Westfield Plaza to Ballina once daily. Tickets cost $90–130 and the journey takes 11h 20m.

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