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How to get fromCrescent Head to Ballinaby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Crescent Head to Ballina by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Casino Stationtrain train 33 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay to Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar Stbus bus 165 / ...
    6h 43m
    $95–253

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kempsey to Ballina Service Centerbus bus Au001
    7h 20m
    $44–80

  3. Train, bus via Coffs Harbour

    1. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Coffs Harbour Stationtrain train 33 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Station to Bus Interchange – Tamar Streetbus bus Dt18
    7h 12m
    $104–266

  4. Drive 328.7 km

    1. Drive from Crescent Head to Ballinacar car 328.7 km
    3h 42m
    $59–85

  5. Bus via Macksville

    1. Take the bus from Smith St After Belgrave St to Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper Stbus bus 468
    2. Take the bus from Macksville to Ballinabus bus Pm12
    8h 20m
    $53–77

Crescent Head to Ballina by bus, foot, and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration7h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 387.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Crescent Head, NSW, Australia and Ballina, NSW, Australia?

FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Kempsey to Ballina Service Center once daily. Tickets cost $40–75 and the journey takes 5h 55m.

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