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18 h 47 min
1555 km.
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Seven ways to Travel from Ballina to Townsville

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Cheapest
By car (1 555 km)
18 h 47 min
1555 km.
from $85
Other
Rideshare
18 h 47 min
1555 km.
from $20.28
Bus, Train
24 h 25 min
1267 km.
from $262.18
Bus
29 h 55 min
1268 km.
from $280.89
Bus, Plane (Bus to Brisbane Airport)
6 h 58 min
1267 km.
from $261.66
Bus, Plane (Bus to Gold Coast Airport)
6 h 58 min
1267 km.
from $346.63
Bus via Sunshine Coast
30 h 40 min
1268 km.
from $242.46

Transport providers

Bus operators

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–$8.90

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
24h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$139.92–$368.88
Bus from Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchange to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.26–$52.15
Bus from Brisbane Airport Domestic to Maroochydore
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.08–$31.80
Bus from Maroochydore to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
22h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$139.92–$356.16

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.62–$30.53
Bus from Brisbane to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
23h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.12–$152.64

Byron Easy Bus

Phone:
+612 6685 7447
Email:
Website:
byronbayshuttle.com.au
Bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 56m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$41.98–$49.61
Bus from Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchange to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$45.79–$54.70
Bus from Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchange to Gold
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$31.80–$38.16

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:
$44.52–$53.22

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.64–$763.19
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
6h 52m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$241.68–$763.19

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
5h 27m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$292.56–$890.39
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.64–$763.19
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$241.68–$763.19

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$203.52–$597.83
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.80–$699.59

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Roma Street to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
18h 40m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$49.61–$3,575.20

Questions and Answers

What is the most affordable route to travel from Ballina to Townsville?

The cheapest way to get from Ballina to Townsville is to bus which costs $108.54 - $434.16 and takes 29h 55m.

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Is there a direct bus from Ballina to Townsville?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballina to Townsville. However, there are services departing from Ballina Hospital, Bentinck St and arriving at Townsville via Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29 hours and 55 minutes.

How far is Ballina from Townsville?

The distance between Ballina and Townsville is 1277 kilometers. The road distance is 1655.2 kilometers.

How can I travel from Ballina to Townsville using public transport only?

The best way to get from Ballina to Townsville using public transport only is to take a bus and train which takes 24 hours and 25 minutes and costs $54.91 - $3,830.79.

What is the travel time from Ballina to Townsville?

It takes approximately 6 hours and 31 minutes to get from Ballina to Townsville, including transfers.

Where can I catch the Ballina to Townsville bus from?

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

Ballina to Townsville travel by bus or fly?

The best way to get from Ballina to Townsville is to fly which takes 6 hours 31 minutes and costs $217.08 - $625.70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $108.54 - $434.16 and takes 29 hours 55 minutes.

Where does the Byron Easy Bus's Ballina to Townsville bus arrive?

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

How much is the time difference between Ballina and Townsville?

Townsville is 1 hour behind Ballina. It is currently 13:36 in Ballina and 12:36 in Townsville.

Can you drive from Ballina to Townsville?

The driving distance between Ballina and Townsville is 1655 km. It takes approximately 19 hours and 9 minutes to drive from Ballina to Townsville.

Where can I find hotels near Townsville?

There are 509+ hotels available in Townsville. Prices start at $67.77 per night.
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