There are 5 ways to get from Helensvale to Ballina Airport (BNK) by bus, rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Line 760 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Varsity Lakes station, stop B to Gold Coast Airportbus 760
- Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchangebus
4h 34m$48–76Drive 126.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Helensvale to Ballina Airport (BNK)car 126.1 km
1h 22m$23–33Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Helensvale to Ballina-BNK126.1 km
1h 22mBus via Byron Bay Interchange, Stand A
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Byron Baybus Sydney
- Take the bus from Byron Bay Interchange, Stand A to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Southern Cross Drbus 640
6h 27m$28–90Bus
- Take the bus from Southport to Lennox Headbus Pm11
6h 42m$42–60
Helensvale to Ballina Airport (BNK) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helensvale to Ballina Airport (BNK) is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Helensvale to Ballina Airport (BNK) is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Helensvale station to Ballina Airport (BNK). However, there are services departing from Varsity Lakes station, stop B and arriving at Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Southern Cross Dr via Gold Coast Airport and Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Helensvale and Ballina Airport (BNK) is 138 km. The road distance is 126.1 km.
The best way to get from Helensvale to Ballina Airport (BNK) without a car is to line 760 bus and bus which takes 4h 34m and costs $45 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Helensvale to Ballina Airport (BNK), including transfers.
Helensvale to Ballina Airport (BNK) bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Varsity Lakes station, stop B.
Helensvale to Ballina Airport (BNK) bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Gold Coast Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helensvale to Ballina Airport (BNK) is 126 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Helensvale to Ballina Airport (BNK).
There are 562+ hotels available in Ballina Airport (BNK).
What companies run services between Helensvale, QLD, Australia and Ballina Airport (BNK), Australia?
You can take a train from Helensvale station, platform 1 to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Southern Cross Dr via Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, Varsity Lakes station, stop B, Gold Coast Airport, Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchange, and Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St in around 4h 34m.
Bus from Varsity Lakes station, stop B to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +612 6685 7447
- [email protected]
- Website
- Byron Easybus
Bus from Gold Coast Airport to Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Byron Easybus
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Byron Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $27–40
- Advantage
- $24–40
- Flexible
- $26–40
- Phone
- +61 (0)418 364 364
- [email protected]
- Website
- byronbayexpress.com.au
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Byron Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- byronbayexpress.com.au
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 6686 2144
- [email protected]
- Website
- CDC NSW Blanch's Bus Company
Bus from Byron Bay Interchange, Stand A to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Southern Cross Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- CDC NSW Blanch's Bus Company
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 5625 0065
- [email protected]
- Website
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Byron Bay Interchange, Stand A to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Southern Cross Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Southport to Lennox Head
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Helensvale to Ballina-BNK
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Helensvale and Ballina Airport (BNK). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.