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

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There are 7 ways to get from Emerald to Ballina by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Brisbane Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane EMD - BNE
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane International to Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchangebus bus
    5h 42m
    $328–751

  2. Train, bus via Casino

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Emerald to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Casino Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay to Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar Stbus bus 165 / ...
    21h 50m
    $129–3,498

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Emerald to Roma Streettrain train Spirit of the Outback
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchangebus bus
    19h 57m
    $165–3,415

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhamptonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchangebus bus
    20h 40m
    $218–316

  5. Drive 1,038.8 km

    1. Drive from Emerald to Ballinacar car 1,038.8 km
    11h 38m
    $184–266

  6. Fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport

    1. Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane plane EMD - BNK
    8h 18m
    $270–825

  7. Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane EMD - CFS
    2. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departures to Bus Interchange – Tamar Streetbus bus
    9h 41m
    $348–1,041

Emerald to Ballina by train and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration19h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$165Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 875.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Emerald to Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchange via Rockhampton George Street and Brisbane Roma Street in around 20h 40m. Alternatively, Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) 3 times a day.

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