What is the cheapest way to get from Coombabah to Ballina?

The cheapest way to get from Coombabah to Ballina is to bus via Surfers Paradise which costs $17 - $29 and takes 3h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Coombabah to Ballina?

The fastest way to get from Coombabah to Ballina is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Coombabah and Ballina?

No, there is no direct bus from Coombabah to Ballina. However, there are services departing from Pine Ridge Rd at Sage Court and arriving at Ballina Service Center via Surfers Paradise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

How far is it from Coombabah to Ballina?

The distance between Coombabah and Ballina is 136 km. The road distance is 124.1 km.

How do I travel from Coombabah to Ballina without a car?

The best way to get from Coombabah to Ballina without a car is to bus via Surfers Paradise which takes 3h 56m and costs $17 - $29.

How long does it take to get from Coombabah to Ballina?

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Coombabah to Ballina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Coombabah to Ballina bus from?

Coombabah to Ballina bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.

Where does the Coombabah to Ballina bus arrive?

Coombabah to Ballina bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Ballina Service Center station.

Can I drive from Coombabah to Ballina?

Yes, the driving distance between Coombabah to Ballina is 124 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Coombabah to Ballina.

Where can I stay near Ballina?

There are 564+ hotels available in Ballina.

Coombabah to Ballina - 5 ways to travel via bus, car, and tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Coombabah to Ballina by bus, car, tram, or bus (Greyhound)

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Bus via Surfers Paradise
best
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Ballina Service Centerbus Au001
3h 56m
$18–28
Drive 124.1 km
1. Drive from Coombabah to Ballinacar 124.1 km
1h 36m
$22–32
Tram, bus
1. Take the tram from Gold Coast University Hospital station, platform 2 to Burleigh Heads station, platform 2tram L1
2. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchangebus
4h 6m
$48–62
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southport to Ballinabus Sydney
5h 29m
$26–50
Bus via Burleigh Heads station, platform 2
1. Take the bus from Burleigh Heads to Ballinabus Pm11
6h 7m
$28–42

Coombabah to Ballina by bus and tram

27Weekly Services

4h 6mAverage Duration

$48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 136.4 km
Duration: 3h 56m

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

FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Surfers Paradise to Ballina Service Center once daily. Tickets cost $16–27 and the journey takes 2h 11m.

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