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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Ballina to Katherine

Composite routes from Ballina to Katherine

Cheapest
34 h 46 min
Car
3363 km.
from $184
Other
15 h 40 min
Bus, Plane
2712 km.
from $490.11
15 h 29 min
Bus, Plane
2712 km.
from $354
3 d 14 h 35 min
Bus, Train
2712 km.
from $1700.72
4 d 16 h 32 min
Bus, Train
2712 km.
from $2223.52
18 h 55 min
Bus, Plane
2712 km.
from $459.49
13 h 41 min
Bus, Plane
2712 km.
from $380.79
15 h 35 min
Bus, Plane
2712 km.
from $306.71
4 d 23 h 44 min
Bus, Train
2712 km.
from $2637.93

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Bus from Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St to Grafton
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.12–$9.24
Bus from Grafton Station, Coach Stop to Moree
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$0.12–$14.13
Bus from Moree Station, Coach Stop to Central
Ave. Duration:
9h 39m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.12–$23.91

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Adelaide to Alice
Ave. Duration:
20h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$130.43–$315.22
Bus from Alice Springs to Katherine
Ave. Duration:
16h 15m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$103.26–$250.00
Bus from Palmerston to Katherine
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$32.61–$65.22
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 Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St to Grafton
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.65–$29.35
Bus from Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchange to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.57–$28.26

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:
$27.17–$32.61
Bus from Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchange to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$38.04–$44.57

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Darwin
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$510.87
Plane from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Darwin
Ave. Duration:
8h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$184.78–$597.83
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Darwin
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$597.83

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Darwin
Ave. Duration:
8h 47m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$195.65–$978.26
Plane from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Darwin
Ave. Duration:
8h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$184.78–$597.83
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Darwin
Ave. Duration:
4h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$869.57

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Darwin
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$239.13–$815.22

Airnorth

Website:
flyairnorth.com/
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Katherine
Ave. Duration:
12h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$217.39–$706.52
Plane from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Katherine
Ave. Duration:
16h 55m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$250.00–$760.87
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Katherine
Ave. Duration:
13h 40m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$195.65–$652.17

Train operators

Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific

Phone:
1800 703 357
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/indian-pacific/
Train from Sydney Central Station to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
25h 50m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$652.17–$2,391.30

Journey Beyond - Great Southern

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/great-southern/
Train from Brisbane to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
2d 21h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$1,364.36–$3,357.93

Journey Beyond - The Ghan

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/the-ghan/
Train from Adelaide Parklands to Alice
Ave. Duration:
26h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$303.03–$611.16

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Ballina to Katherine?

The cheapest way to get from Ballina to Katherine is to bus and fly which costs $217.39 - $760.87 and takes 15h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballina to Katherine?

The fastest way to get from Ballina to Katherine is to bus and fly which takes 13h 41m and costs $206.52 - $652.17 .

How far is it from Ballina to Katherine?

The distance between Ballina and Katherine is 2770 km. The road distance is 3272.6 km.

How do I travel from Ballina to Katherine without a car?

The best way to get from Ballina to Katherine without a car is to bus and train via Sydney which takes 3 days 14h and costs $869.57 - $3043.48 .

How long does it take to get from Ballina to Katherine?

It takes approximately 15h 40m to get from Ballina to Katherine, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Ballina to Katherine?

The best way to get from Ballina to Katherine is to fly which takes 18h 23m and costs $250 - $706.52 . There are no good options to train or bus between Ballina to Katherine.

What is the time difference between Ballina and Katherine?

Katherine is 1h 30m behind Ballina. It is currently 23:34 in Ballina and 22:04 in Katherine.

Can I drive from Ballina to Katherine?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballina to Katherine is 3273 km. It takes approximately 32h 58m to drive from Ballina to Katherine.

Where can I stay near Katherine?

There are 17+ hotels available in Katherine. Prices start at $52.33 per night.
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