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

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There are 9 ways to get from Maitland to Ballina by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane plane SYD - BNK
    5h 59m
    $111–424

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Grafton Stationtrain train 33 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Grafton Station, Coach Stop to Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar Stbus bus 143
    11h 9m
    $58–237

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hexham to Ballinabus bus Pm12
    11h 29m
    $84–126

  4. Drive 585.4 km

    1. Drive from Maitland to Ballinacar car 585.4 km
    6h 18m
    $104–151

  5. Fly Newcastle Airport to Gold Coast Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane NTL - OOL
    2. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchangebus bus
    5h 53m
    $139–545

  6. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane SYD - OOL
    3. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchangebus bus
    7h 27m
    $159–530

  7. Fly Newcastle Airport to Brisbane Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane NTL - BNE
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane International to Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchangebus bus
    7h 55m
    $169–445

  8. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane SYD - CFS
    3. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departures to Bus Interchange – Tamar Streetbus bus
    9h 2m
    $309–640

  9. Bus via Newcastle

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle to Ballina Service Centerbus bus Au001
    12h 55m
    $89–153

Maitland to Ballina by train and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration11h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 813.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Maitland, NSW, Australia and Ballina, NSW, Australia?

Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Hexham to Ballina once daily. Tickets cost $80–120 and the journey takes 9h 50m.

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