There are 4 ways to get from Nambucca to Ballina by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Nambucca Heads Station to Coffs Harbour Stationtrain 33
- Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Station to Bus Interchange – Tamar Streetbus Dt18
4h 27m$96–248Train, bus via Casino
cheapest- Take the train from Nambucca Heads Station to Casino Stationtrain 33
- Take the bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay to Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar Stbus 165 / ...
5h 31m$33–166Drive 251.5 km
- Drive from Nambucca to Ballinacar 251.5 km
2h 43m$45–65Bus
- Take the bus from Urunga to Ballinabus Pm12
6h 3m$44–65
Nambucca to Ballina by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nambucca to Ballina is to train and bus via Casino which costs $30 - $170 and takes 5h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Nambucca to Ballina is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $45 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Nambucca to Ballina. However, there are services departing from Centenary Pde At McDonald Dr and arriving at Ballina via Urunga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
The distance between Nambucca and Ballina is 260 km. The road distance is 251.5 km.
The best way to get from Nambucca to Ballina without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 27m and costs $95 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Nambucca to Ballina, including transfers.
Nambucca to Ballina bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Urunga station.
Nambucca to Ballina bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Ballina station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nambucca to Ballina is 251 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Nambucca to Ballina.
There are 562+ hotels available in Ballina.
What companies run services between Nambucca, NSW, Australia and Ballina, NSW, Australia?
Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Urunga to Ballina once daily. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Nambucca Heads Station to Coffs Harbour Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–130
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $17–22
- First
- $24–35
- Sleeper
- $110–130
Train from Nambucca Heads Station to Casino Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–160
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $30–40
- First
- $40–55
- Sleeper
- $130–160
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Nambucca Heads Station to Coffs Harbour Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $14–21
- First Class
- $19–28
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 5625 0065
- [email protected]
- Website
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Coffs Harbour Station to Bus Interchange – Tamar Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $85–120
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay to Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Urunga to Ballina
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide







