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

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There are 7 ways to get from Mackay to Ballina by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Brisbane Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane MKY - BNE
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane International to Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchangebus bus
    5h 36m
    $214–382

  2. Train, bus via Casino

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mackay 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 / ...
    19h 24m
    $133–3,682

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchangebus bus
    17h 31m
    $169–3,599

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchangebus bus
    20h 40m
    $221–335

  5. Drive 1,132.4 km

    1. Drive from Mackay to Ballinacar car 1,132.4 km
    13h 8m
    $202–292

  6. Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane MKY - CFS
    2. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departures to Bus Interchange – Tamar Streetbus bus
    7h 40m
    $566–828

  7. Bus via Byron Bay Interchange, Stand A

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus Pm19
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Byron Bay Bus Interchange Stationbus bus
    22h 50m
    $200–271

Mackay to Ballina by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration17h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$169Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,014.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Mackay to Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchange via Brisbane and Brisbane Roma Street in around 20h 40m.

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