What is the cheapest way to get from Mount Tamborine to Ballina?

The cheapest way to get from Mount Tamborine to Ballina is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 1h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mount Tamborine to Ballina?

The fastest way to get from Mount Tamborine to Ballina is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs $24 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Mount Tamborine and Ballina?

No, there is no direct bus from Mount Tamborine station to Ballina. However, there are services departing from Nerang station, stop C and arriving at Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchange via Broadbeach South station, stop B and Gold Coast Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

How far is it from Mount Tamborine to Ballina?

The distance between Mount Tamborine and Ballina is 145 km. The road distance is 137.4 km.

How do I travel from Mount Tamborine to Ballina without a car?

The best way to get from Mount Tamborine to Ballina without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 2h 10m and costs $170 - $220.

How long does it take to get from Mount Tamborine to Ballina?

It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Mount Tamborine to Ballina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mount Tamborine to Ballina bus from?

Mount Tamborine to Ballina bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Broadbeach South station, stop B.

Where does the Mount Tamborine to Ballina bus arrive?

Mount Tamborine to Ballina bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Gold Coast Airport station.

Can I drive from Mount Tamborine to Ballina?

Yes, the driving distance between Mount Tamborine to Ballina is 137 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Mount Tamborine to Ballina.

Where can I stay near Ballina?

There are 564+ hotels available in Ballina.

Mount Tamborine to Ballina - 3 ways to travel via taxi, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Mount Tamborine to Ballina by taxi, bus, or car

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Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Mount Tamborine to Gold Coast Airporttaxi
2. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchangebus
2h 10m
$176–215
Drive 137.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Mount Tamborine to Ballinacar 137.4 km
1h 39m
$25–36
Line 777 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Broadbeach South station, stop B to Gold Coast Airportbus 777
2. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchangebus
3h 54m
$124–153

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Distance: 145.2 km
Duration: 2h 10m

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

You can take a vehicle from Mount Tamborine to Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchange via Nerang station, stop C, Broadbeach South station, stop B, and Gold Coast Airport in around 3h 54m.

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