How to Travel from
Ballina to Sunshine Coast
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Ballina, Australia → Sunshine Coast, Australia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Ballina to Sunshine Coast
Composite routes from Ballina to Sunshine Coast
Cheapest
3 h 11 min
Car
284 km.
from $15
Other
6 h 38 min
Bus, Train
250 km.
from $44.64
7 h 15 min
250 km.
from $59.78
8 h 21 min
250 km.
from $75.80
8 h 43 min
Bus, Train
250 km.
from $30.96
Route Navigator Ballina - Sunshine Coast
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Continue onto Cherry Street
Cherry Street, 20 м
20 м
Turn sharp right onto Cherry Street
Cherry Street, 151 м
151 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bangalow Road
Bangalow Road, 1 km 559 м
1 km 559 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bangalow Road
Bangalow Road, 1 km 226 м
1 km 226 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Tamarind Drive
Tamarind Drive, 4 km 236 м
4 km 236 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Tamarind Drive
Tamarind Drive, 210 м
210 м
At roundabout, take exit 3
149 km 937 м
149 km 937 м
Continue onto Pacific Motorway and drive toward Brisbane
Pacific Motorway, Brisbane, 27 km 162 м
27 km 162 м
Keep right and take M7 toward Brisbane Airport, Sunshine Coast
Brisbane Airport, Sunshine Coast, M7, 9 km 903 м
9 km 903 м
Keep left
1 km 48 м
1 km 48 м
Keep right and take A3 toward Chermside, Sunshine Coast
Chermside, Sunshine Coast, A3, 9 km 21 м
9 km 21 м
Keep right onto Gympie Arterial Road
Gympie Arterial Road, 70 km 57 м
70 km 57 м
Keep left onto Sunshine Motorway and take 70, 25 toward Maroochydore, Buderim, Mooloolaba
Sunshine Motorway, Maroochydore, Buderim, Mooloolaba, 70, 25, 4 km 827 м
4 km 827 м
Keep left
461 м
461 м
Turn left
29 м
29 м
Turn left onto Dixon Road
Dixon Road, 1 km 969 м
1 km 969 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Karawatha Drive
Karawatha Drive, 2 km 454 м
2 km 454 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Golf Links Road
Golf Links Road, 1 km 412 м
1 km 412 м
Turn right onto Mooloolaba Road
Mooloolaba Road, 1 km 222 м
1 km 222 м
Keep left and take 70 toward Maroochydore, Noosa Heads
Maroochydore, Noosa Heads, 70, 255 м
255 м
At roundabout, take exit 2
141 м
141 м
Continue onto Sugar Road
Sugar Road, 1 km 874 м
1 km 874 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Maud Street
Maud Street, 1 km 40 м
1 km 40 м
Turn left onto Aerodrome Road
Aerodrome Road, 110 м
110 м
Turn right onto First Avenue
First Avenue, 274 м
274 м
Arrive at destination
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Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Ballina to Sunshine Coast?
The cheapest way to get from Ballina to Sunshine Coast is to bus and train which costs $26.09 - $36.96 and takes 8h 43m.
What is the fastest way to get from Ballina to Sunshine Coast?
The fastest way to get from Ballina to Sunshine Coast is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $34.78 - $51.09 .
Is there a direct bus between Ballina and Sunshine Coast?
No, there is no direct bus from Ballina to Sunshine Coast. However, there are services departing from Ballina Hospital, Bentinck St and arriving at Maroochydore Sixth Avenue via Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
How far is it from Ballina to Sunshine Coast?
The distance between Ballina and Sunshine Coast is 334 km. The road distance is 289.2 km.
How do I travel from Ballina to Sunshine Coast without a car?
The best way to get from Ballina to Sunshine Coast without a car is to bus and train via Gold Coast Airport (OOL) which takes 6h 38m and costs $39.13 - $50 .
How long does it take to get from Ballina to Sunshine Coast?
It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Ballina to Sunshine Coast, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Ballina to Sunshine Coast bus from?
Ballina to Sunshine Coast bus services, operated by Byron Easy Bus, depart from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station.
Bus or fly from Ballina to Sunshine Coast?
The best way to get from Ballina to Sunshine Coast is to fly which takes 5h 44m and costs $97.83 - $413.04 . Alternatively, you can bus via Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station, which costs $18.48 - $76.09 and takes 7h 15m.
Where does the Ballina to Sunshine Coast bus arrive?
Ballina to Sunshine Coast bus services, operated by Byron Easy Bus, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.
What is the time difference between Ballina and Sunshine Coast?
Sunshine Coast is 1h behind Ballina. It is currently 17:29 in Ballina and 16:29 in Sunshine Coast.
Can I drive from Ballina to Sunshine Coast?
Yes, the driving distance between Ballina to Sunshine Coast is 289 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Ballina to Sunshine Coast.
Which airlines fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport Airport?
Virgin Australia, Qantas and Jetstar offer flights from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport Airport.
Where can I stay near Sunshine Coast?
There are 1703+ hotels available in Sunshine Coast. Prices start at $74.61 per night.
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