How to Travel from
Ballina to Merriwa
by Route or Car
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Ballina, Australia → Merriwa, Australia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Ballina to Merriwa
Composite routes from Ballina to Merriwa
Cheapest
7 h 11 min
Car
589 km.
from $32
Other
14 h 43 min
476 km.
from $79.17
17 h 8 min
Train, Bus
474 km.
from $38.48
15 h 10 min
Bus, Train
475 km.
from $43.20
9 h 57 min
Bus, Plane
475 km.
from $160.60
15 h 5 min
476 km.
from $151.41
15 h 38 min
Bus, Train
475 km.
from $58.33
10 h 11 min
Bus, Plane
475 km.
from $174.95
9 h 45 min
Bus, Plane
475 km.
from $201.74
11 h 29 min
Bus, Plane
475 km.
from $187.39
11 h 38 min
Bus, Plane
475 km.
from $312.42
Transport providers
Bus operators
Transport for NSW
Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Casino Station to Maitland
Ave. Duration:
9h 4m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.61–$19.57
Train from Central Station to Muswellbrook
Ave. Duration:
3h 41m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$5.22–$10.87
Train from Grafton Station to Maitland
Ave. Duration:
7h 38m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.07–$16.30
Train from Maitland Station to Scone
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$3.91–$6.52
Train from Tamworth Station to Scone
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$4.02–$7.07
Bus from Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St to Casino
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.12–$4.13
Bus from Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St to Grafton
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.12–$9.24
Bus from Scone Grammar School, Kingdon St to Merriwa
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$0.12–$4.02
Greyhound Australia
Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Ballina to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
10h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$59.78–$141.30
Premier Motor Service
Bus from Ballina to Hexham
Ave. Duration:
10h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$45.65–$65.22
Bus from Ballina to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
10h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$45.65–$65.22
Bus from Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St to Grafton
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.65–$29.35
Sid Foggs Coaches
Bus from Maitland Station, Station St to Merriwa
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$21.74–$27.17
Bus from Muswellbrook to Merriwa
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$15.22–$19.57
Bus from Newcastle to Merriwa
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$23.91–$29.35
Byron Easy Bus
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 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$39.13–$46.74
Airlines
Jetstar
Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$29.35–$271.74
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$47.83–$336.96
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$40.22–$456.52
Qantas
Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$29.35–$326.09
Plane from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Tamworth
Ave. Duration:
3h 53m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.35–$467.39
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$47.83–$336.96
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$40.22–$532.61
Virgin Australia
Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$41.30–$326.09
Plane from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Tamworth
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$413.04
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.78–$500.00
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Tamworth
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$347.83
Link Airways
Website:
linkairways.com/
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Tamworth
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$347.83
Train operators
Intercity Train
Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Maitland Station to Scone
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.70–$13.04
Train from Hamilton Station to Muswellbrook
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$8.70–$13.04
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Ballina to Merriwa?
The cheapest way to get from Ballina to Merriwa is to train and bus which costs $15.22 - $46.74 and takes 17h 8m.
What is the fastest way to get from Ballina to Merriwa?
The fastest way to get from Ballina to Merriwa is to drive which takes 7h 31m and costs $70.65 - $108.70 .
Is there a direct bus between Ballina and Merriwa?
No, there is no direct bus from Ballina to Merriwa. However, there are services departing from Ballina and arriving at Merriwa via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 5m.
How far is it from Ballina to Merriwa?
The distance between Ballina and Merriwa is 838 km. The road distance is 587.3 km.
How do I travel from Ballina to Merriwa without a car?
The best way to get from Ballina to Merriwa without a car is to bus via Maitland which takes 14h 43m and costs $65.22 - $92.39 .
How long does it take to get from Ballina to Merriwa?
It takes approximately 14h 43m to get from Ballina to Merriwa, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Ballina to Merriwa bus from?
Ballina to Merriwa bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Ballina station.
Train, bus or fly from Ballina to Merriwa?
The best way to get from Ballina to Merriwa is to bus via Maitland which takes 14h 43m and costs $65.22 - $92.39 . There are no good options to train or bus between Ballina to Merriwa.
Where does the Ballina to Merriwa bus arrive?
Ballina to Merriwa bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Newcastle station.
Can I drive from Ballina to Merriwa?
Yes, the driving distance between Ballina to Merriwa is 587 km. It takes approximately 7h 31m to drive from Ballina to Merriwa.
Where can I stay near Merriwa?
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