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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Bowen to Ballina

Composite routes from Bowen to Ballina

Cheapest
15 h 57 min
Car
1354 km.
from $74
Other
21 h 8 min
Train, Bus
1120 km.
from $1455.43
25 h 8 min
1120 km.
from $298.63
18 h 55 min
Train, Plane
1120 km.
from $412.46
25 h 18 min
1120 km.
from $139.35
8 h 25 min
Train, Plane
1120 km.
from $289.41
11 h 36 min
Bus, Plane
1120 km.
from $327.57

Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
18h 5m
Frequency:
Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$184.78–$597.83
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$597.83

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
18h 5m
Frequency:
Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$184.78–$597.83
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$597.83
Plane from Great Barrier Reef Airport to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$706.52

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
19h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$315.22–$597.83
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$402.17
Plane from Great Barrier Reef Airport to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$706.52

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Bowen to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
20h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$108.70–$282.61
Bus from Bowen to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$11.96–$21.74

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.57–$28.26
Bus from Bowen to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
20h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$86.96–$119.57

Byron Easy Bus

Phone:
+612 6685 7447
Email:
Website:
byronbayshuttle.com.au
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
3h 28m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$38.04–$44.57
Bus from Brisbane International to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$40.22–$46.74

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Bowen to Roma
Ave. Duration:
16h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$36.96–$2,615.51
Train from Bowen to Proserpine
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$1.96–$141.42

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Bowen to Ballina is to bus via Bowen which costs $103.26 - $163.04 and takes 25h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bowen to Ballina is to train and fly and bus which takes 8h 25m and costs $141.30 - $652.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Bowen and Ballina?

No, there is no direct bus from Bowen to Ballina. However, there are services departing from Bowen and arriving at Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchange via Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 8m.

How far is it from Bowen to Ballina?

The distance between Bowen and Ballina is 1326 km. The road distance is 1328.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Bowen to Ballina without a car is to train and bus which takes 21h 8m and costs $65.22 - $2826.09 .

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

It takes approximately 21h 8m to get from Bowen to Ballina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bowen to Ballina bus from?

Bowen to Ballina bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Bowen station.

Where does the Bowen to Ballina bus arrive?

Bowen to Ballina bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.

What is the time difference between Bowen and Ballina?

Ballina is 1h ahead of Bowen. It is currently 02:43 in Bowen and 03:43 in Ballina.

Can I drive from Bowen to Ballina?

Yes, the driving distance between Bowen to Ballina is 1328 km. It takes approximately 17h 15m to drive from Bowen to Ballina.

Where can I stay near Ballina?

There are 519+ hotels available in Ballina. Prices start at $55.45 per night.
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