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How to get fromDarwin to Ballinaby plane, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport

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    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane plane DRW - BNK
    10h 22m
    $362–1,104

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Darwin to Alice Springsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus bus
    3. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchangebus bus
    4d 7h
    $2,605–14,073

  3. Drive 3,584.8 km

    1. Drive from Darwin to Ballinacar car 3,584.8 km
    36h 11m
    $635–917

  4. Fly to Brisbane Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane DRW - BNE
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane International to Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchangebus bus
    10h 46m
    $380–980

  5. Fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane DRW - OOL
    2. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchangebus bus
    11h 49m
    $415–1,960

  6. Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane DRW - CFS
    2. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departures to Bus Interchange – Tamar Streetbus bus
    13h 19m
    $590–1,620

  7. Train, bus via Alice Springs

    1. Take the train from Darwin to Alice Springstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus bus
    3. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    4. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Casino Stationtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay to Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar Stbus bus
    4d 12h
    $4,615–15,937

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Darwin to Adelaide Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Central Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Ballina Service Centerbus bus
    6d 5h
    $3,692–10,890

Darwin to Ballina by bus, foot, and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration4d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$2,605Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,995.7 km
  • Duration: 10h 22m

What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Ballina, NSW, Australia?

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) every 4 hours.

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