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

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There are 7 ways to get from Strathfield to Ballina by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane plane SYD - BNK
    3h 48m
    $95–288

  2. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Casino Stationtrain train 33 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay to Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar Stbus bus 165 / ...
    13h 23m
    $67–237

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Ballinabus bus Brisbane
    14h 19m
    $104–275

  4. Drive 728.5 km

    1. Drive from Strathfield to Ballinacar car 728.5 km
    7h 49m
    $131–189

  5. Fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane SYD - OOL
    2. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchangebus bus
    5h 16m
    $143–394

  6. Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane SYD - CFS
    2. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departures to Bus Interchange – Tamar Streetbus bus
    6h 51m
    $293–514

  7. Bus via Ballina Service Center

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Ballina Service Centerbus bus Au001
    15h 31m
    $114–195

Strathfield to Ballina by train and bus

Calendar29Weekly Services
Duration13h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 636.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 48m

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

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Central Station to Ballina twice daily. Tickets cost $120–270 and the journey takes 12h 30m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily.

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