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3 h 5 min
281 km.
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Six ways to Travel from Ballina to Caloundra

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Cheapest
By car (281 km)
3 h 5 min
281 km.
from $15
Other
Rideshare
3 h 5 min
281 km.
from $10.69
Bus, Train (Bus)
6 h 24 min
232 km.
from $44.10
Bus
8 h 32 min
232 km.
from $37.63
Bus, Train (Bus)
7 h 8 min
232 km.
from $37.62
Bus, Train (Bus)
8 h 27 min
232 km.
from $30.41

Transport providers

Bus operators

Translink

Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Fortitude
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.55–$6.32
Train from Fortitude Valley station, platform 4 to Landsborough
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.04–$5.69
Train from Beenleigh station, platform 2 to Bowen
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.53–$3.54
Train from Bowen Hills station, platform 4 to Landsborough
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.92–$5.69
Bus from Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills to Landsborough
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.40–$3.41

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.14–$8.85

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Ballina to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$27.80–$48.02

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Ballina to Beenleigh
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.48–$30.33
Bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.48–$29.07

Byron Easy Bus

Phone:
+612 6685 7447
Email:
Website:
byronbayshuttle.com.au
Bus from Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchange to Gold
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.33–$36.65
Bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 56m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$39.18–$46.76

Brisbane 2 Byron Express Bus

Phone:
+61 (0)2 6685 7447
Email:
Website:
brisbane2byron.com/
Bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$42.97–$50.75

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Sunshine
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$113.74–$467.60

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Sunshine
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$113.74–$821.46

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Sunshine
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$151.65–$543.43

Questions and Answers

How can someone get to Caloundra from Ballina the cheapest way?

The cheapest way to get from Ballina to Caloundra is to bus and train which costs $30.65 - $42.14 and takes 8h 27m.

How can I travel from Ballina to Caloundra the fastest?

The fastest way to travel from Ballina to Caloundra is to drive, which takes 3 hours and 2 minutes and costs $39.58 to $57.46.

Does the bus travel directly from Ballina to Caloundra?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballina to Caloundra. However, there are services departing from Ballina Hospital, Bentinck St and arriving at Bowman Rd near First Ave via Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station, Roma Street Stop 125 at Transit Centre, Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills and Landsborough station, stop A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.

How far is it from Ballina to Caloundra?

The distance between Ballina and Caloundra is 302 kilometers. The road distance is 279.3 kilometers.

How can I travel from Ballina to Caloundra using public transport?

The best way to get from Ballina to Caloundra using public transport is to take the bus and train via Robina which takes 6 hours and 24 minutes and costs $45.97 to $57.46.

How long does it take to travel from Ballina to Caloundra?

It takes approximately 6 hours and 24 minutes to travel from Ballina to Caloundra, including transfers.

Ballina to Caloundra bus services, operated by Byron Easy Bus, depart from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station.

Ballina to Caloundra bus services, operated by Byron Easy Bus, depart from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station.

What is the fastest way to travel from Ballina to Caloundra?

The fastest way to get from Ballina to Caloundra is to fly which takes 6 hours and 37 minutes and costs $121.31 - $485.23. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $10.22 - $70.23 and takes 8 hours and 32 minutes. There are no good options to train between Ballina to Caloundra.

Where does the Ballina to Caloundra bus arrive?

Ballina to Caloundra bus services, operated by Byron Easy Bus, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

What time is it in Caloundra compared to Ballina?

Caloundra is 1 hour behind Ballina. It is currently 19:06 in Ballina and 18:06 in Caloundra.

Can you drive from Ballina to Caloundra?

The driving distance between Ballina and Caloundra is 279 kilometers. It takes approximately 3 hours and 2 minutes to drive from Ballina to Caloundra.

Where can I stay near Caloundra?

There are 1295+ hotels available in Caloundra. Prices start at $87.65 per night.
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