Facts about the transport from Brisbane to Ballina
| Cheapest Transport | $37 |
| Fastest Transport | 3h 45m |
| Earliest Departure | 7:00 AM |
| Latest Departure | 8:45 PM |
| Departures per day | 8 |
| Distance | 188 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Greyhound Australia |
Brisbane to Ballina
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Brisbane to Ballina Schedule
| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flight | Virgin Australia | Economy | 06:05 | 12:05 | $230.57 | |
Flight | Qantas Airways | Economy | 06:25 | 11:10 | $605.88 | |
Flight | Jetstar Airways | Economy | 06:30 | 15:25 | $283.13 | |
Flight | Virgin Australia | Economy | 06:35 | 12:05 | $224.43 | |
Bus | Greyhound Australia | Flexible | 07:00 | 10:45 | $30.99 | |
Bus | Greyhound Australia | Early Bird | 07:00 | 10:45 | $29.27 | |
Bus | Greyhound Australia | Advantage | 07:00 | 10:45 | $29.84 | |
Flight | Jetstar Airways | Economy | 07:00 | 16:05 | $167.09 | |
Flight | Qantas Airways | Economy | 07:10 | 11:10 | $467.95 | |
Flight | Virgin Australia | Economy | 08:05 | 16:05 | $225.11 | |
Flight | Jetstar Airways | Economy | 08:15 | 08:20 | $268.04 | |
Bus | Greyhound Australia | Flexible | 14:00 | 17:45 | $30.99 | |
Bus | Greyhound Australia | Early Bird | 14:00 | 17:45 | $29.84 | |
Bus | Greyhound Australia | Advantage | 14:00 | 17:45 | $29.84 | |
Flight | Jetstar Airways | Economy | 17:40 | 08:20 | $191.46 | |
Flight | Virgin Australia | Economy | 19:05 | 08:20 | $188.56 | |
Flight | Jetstar Airways | Economy | 19:45 | 07:20 | $174.05 | |
Flight | Virgin Australia | Economy | 20:45 | 12:05 | $235.55 | |
Flight | Jetstar Airways | Economy | 20:45 | 08:20 | $178.69 | |
Flight | Jetstar Airways | Economy | 21:15 | 15:25 | $389.88 |
How to get from Brisbane to Ballina
Travelling between Brisbane and Ballina is possible by Flight and bus. Bus guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 185.07 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 36.59.
How long does it take to get from Brisbane to Ballina?
It can take you anywhere between 4 and 18 hours to travel between Brisbane and Ballina depending on the means of transport you choose.
Bus is the fastest way to travel between Brisbane and Ballina. Bus will bring you to your destination in 3h 45m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 17h 5m to reach Ballina.
How much does it cost to get from Brisbane to Ballina?
Travelling between Brisbane and Ballina can be as cheap as USD 36.59 if you opt for a Greyhound Australia bus and as expensive as USD 185.07 if you buy a Jetstar Airways flight ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
How many trips per day are there between Brisbane and Ballina ?
- 6 from Brisbane to Ballina starting from 07:00 Brisbane Coach Terminal until 14:00 Brisbane Coach Terminal
- 2 by flight from Brisbane to Ballina starting from 15:15 Brisbane Airport until 20:45 Brisbane Airport
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Brisbane to Ballina.
What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?
Bus
Travelling from Brisbane to Ballina overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Companies operating bus routes between Brisbane and Ballina
Greyhound Australia
What is the most popular transport to get from Brisbane to Ballina?
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
- 100% opted for a bus
Transportation from Brisbane to Ballina
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Buses$ 36.59
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Flights$ 175.76
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Trains are not available
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Ferries are not available
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Taxis are not available
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Vans are not available