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How to get fromWellington to Ballinaby plane or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Wellington to Ballina by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane WLG - OOL
    2. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchangebus bus
    8h 31m
    $212–669

  2. Fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane plane WLG - BNK
    9h 32m
    $349–1,313

  3. Fly to Brisbane Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane WLG - BNE
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane International to Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchangebus bus
    10h 42m
    $367–739

  4. Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane WLG - CFS
    2. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departures to Bus Interchange – Tamar Streetbus bus
    12h 26m
    $297–979

Wellington (WLG) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration5h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,524.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 31m

What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Ballina, NSW, Australia?

Qantas and Air New Zealand fly from Wellington (WLG) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) twice daily.

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