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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Ballina to Fraser Island

Composite routes from Ballina to Fraser Island

Cheapest
9 h 34 min
Car
545 km.
from $29
Other
12 h 6 min
Bus, Train
402 km.
from $223.92
7 h 45 min
Bus, Plane
402 km.
from $273.40
13 h 11 min
402 km.
from $161.98

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Casino Station to Roma
Ave. Duration:
2h 34m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$4.35–$8.15
Bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.12–$7.61

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane to Hervey
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$33.70–$70.65
Bus from Ballina to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.00–$43.48

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:
$18.48–$26.09
Bus from Brisbane to Hervey
Ave. Duration:
6h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$27.17–$36.96
Bus from Aspley Gympie Road to Hervey
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.52–$43.48

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:
$35.87–$42.39
Bus from Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchange to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$39.13–$46.74

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:
$38.04–$45.48

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Hervey
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Thursday and Friday
Estimated price:
$97.83–$380.43

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Hervey
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$304.35
Plane from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Hervey
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Thursday and Friday
Estimated price:
$97.83–$380.43

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Roma Street to Maryborough
Ave. Duration:
3h 48m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.15–$597.13

Other operators

Fraser Island Ferry

Phone:
+61 7 4194 9300
Email:
Website:
fraserislandferry.com.au
Other from River Heads to Fraser
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$28.04
Other from River Heads to Wanggoolba
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.04

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Ballina to Fraser Island?

The cheapest way to get from Ballina to Fraser Island is to drive and car ferry which costs $86.96 - $130.43 and takes 8h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballina to Fraser Island?

The fastest way to get from Ballina to Fraser Island is to bus and fly and car ferry which takes 7h 45m and costs $195.65 - $413.04 .

How far is it from Ballina to Fraser Island?

The distance between Ballina and Fraser Island is 530 km.

How do I travel from Ballina to Fraser Island without a car?

The best way to get from Ballina to Fraser Island without a car is to bus and train and car ferry which takes 12h 6m and costs $119.57 - $815.22 .

How long does it take to get from Ballina to Fraser Island?

It takes approximately 12h 6m to get from Ballina to Fraser Island, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Ballina and Fraser Island?

Fraser Island is 1h behind Ballina. It is currently 23:34 in Ballina and 22:34 in Fraser Island.

Where can I stay near Fraser Island?

There are 21+ hotels available in Fraser Island. Prices start at $93.45 per night.
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