What is the cheapest way to get from Mooloolaba to Ballina?

The cheapest way to get from Mooloolaba to Ballina is to train and bus which costs $40 - $80 and takes 8h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mooloolaba to Ballina?

The fastest way to get from Mooloolaba to Ballina is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $50 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Mooloolaba and Ballina?

No, there is no direct bus from Mooloolaba to Ballina. However, there are services departing from Mooloolaba and arriving at Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchange via Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

How far is it from Mooloolaba to Ballina?

The distance between Mooloolaba and Ballina is 292 km. The road distance is 282.7 km.

How do I travel from Mooloolaba to Ballina without a car?

The best way to get from Mooloolaba to Ballina without a car is to bus which takes 5h 25m and costs $90 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Mooloolaba to Ballina?

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Mooloolaba to Ballina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mooloolaba to Ballina bus from?

Mooloolaba to Ballina bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Mooloolaba station.

Where does the Mooloolaba to Ballina bus arrive?

Mooloolaba to Ballina bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.

Can I drive from Mooloolaba to Ballina?

Yes, the driving distance between Mooloolaba to Ballina is 283 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Mooloolaba to Ballina.

How do I get a bus ticket from Mooloolaba to Ballina?

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Where can I stay near Ballina?

There are 562+ hotels available in Ballina.

Mooloolaba to Ballina - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Mooloolaba to Ballina by bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbanebus Brisbane
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchangebus
5h 25m
$91–120
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 5train Naip / ...
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Ballinabus Sydney
8h 33m
$42–76
Drive 282.7 km
1. Drive from Mooloolaba to Ballinacar 282.7 km
3h 8m
$51–74
Bus via Mooloolaba
1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050-1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Ballinabus Pm11
7h 51m
$49–77

Mooloolaba to Ballina by bus

27Weekly Buses

5h 25mAverage Duration

$91Cheapest Price

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Distance: 291.8 km
Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Mooloolaba to Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchange via Brisbane and Brisbane Roma Street in around 5h 25m.

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