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

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There are 9 ways to get from Mount Gambier to Ballina by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Mount Gambier Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport

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    1. Fly from Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane plane MGB - BNK
    6h 12m
    $142–498

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    4. Take the train from Central Station to Casino Stationtrain train 33 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay to Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar Stbus bus 165 / ...
    32h 40m
    $141–534

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Central Station to Ballinabus bus
    32h 30m
    $215–505

  4. Drive 1,861.6 km

    1. Drive from Mount Gambier to Ballinacar car 1,861.6 km
    22h 11m
    $331–478

  5. Fly Mount Gambier Airport to Gold Coast Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane MGB - OOL
    2. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchangebus bus
    6h 40m
    $195–584

  6. Fly Mount Gambier Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane MGB - CFS
    2. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departures to Bus Interchange – Tamar Streetbus bus
    9h 20m
    $330–894

  7. Fly Mount Gambier Airport to Brisbane Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane MGB - BNE
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane International to Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchangebus bus
    8h 47m
    $280–754

  8. Bus, train to Melbourne Airport, fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport

    1. Take the bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Melton Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane plane MEL - BNK
    10h 57m
    $144–395

  9. Bus, train via Warrnambool

    1. Take the bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Warrnambool Station/Merri Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    4. Take the train from Central Station to Casino Stationtrain train 33 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay to Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar Stbus bus 165 / ...
    33h 50m
    $142–530

Mount Gambier to Ballina by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration32h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,558.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Mount Gambier, SA, Australia and Ballina, NSW, Australia?

Regional Express, Jetstar, and Qantas fly from Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Ballina via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, and Central Station in around 32h 30m.

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