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How to Travel from

Cairns Airport to Ballina

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Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Cairns to Gold
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.20–$623.27
Plane from Cairns to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.08–$610.55
Plane from Cairns to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.68–$457.92

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Gold
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$368.88–$1,208.39
Plane from Cairns to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
5h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.08–$623.27
Plane from Cairns to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.68–$572.39
Plane from Cairns to Coffs
Ave. Duration:
6h 12m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.36–$1,081.19
Plane from Cairns to Toowoomba
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$228.96–$763.19

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Cairns to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$228.96–$699.59
Plane from Cairns to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.12–$508.80
Plane from Cairns to Coffs
Ave. Duration:
5h 17m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.64–$1,081.19

Regional Express

Website:
rex.com.au/
Plane from Cairns to Coffs
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$203.52–$610.55

Link Airways

Website:
linkairways.com/
Plane from Cairns to Coffs
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$534.23–$1,081.19

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Coffs Harbour to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$33.07–$59.78
Bus from Toowoomba to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.35–$33.07
Bus from Cairns to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
30h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$190.80–$483.36
Bus from Brisbane to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$29.26–$50.88

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.90–$33.07
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
29h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$139.92–$190.80
Bus from Coffs Harbour to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.71–$36.89

Murrays Coaches

Phone:
(61) 13 22 51
Website:
murrays.com.au/default.aspx
Bus from Toowoomba to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$19.08–$27.98

Byron Easy Bus

Phone:
+612 6685 7447
Website:
byronbayshuttle.com.au
Bus from Gold Coast Airport to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$33.07–$39.43
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
3h 28m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$44.52–$52.15
Bus from Brisbane International to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$47.06–$54.70

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Cairns Central Station to Roma
Ave. Duration:
25h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$61.06–$4,498.63

Questions and Answers

What is the most affordable way to travel from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Ballina?

The most affordable way to travel from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Ballina is by bus, which costs $153.23 to $242.62 and takes 34 hours and 53 minutes.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Ballina?

The fastest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Ballina is to fly and bus which takes 4h 59m and costs $166.00 - $523.54 .

How far is it from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Ballina?

The distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Ballina is 1580 km. The road distance is 2007 km.

How do I travel from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Ballina without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Ballina without a car is to train and bus which takes 31h 8m and costs $83.00 - $4,596.94 .

What is the travel time from Cairns Airport to Ballina?

It takes approximately 4 hours and 59 minutes to travel from Cairns Airport to Ballina, including transfers.

How long does it take to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Ballina by bus?

The bus journey from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Ballina takes 34 hours 53 minutes and costs $153.23 - $242.62.

Cairns Airport (CNS) is 1 hour ahead of Ballina.

Ballina is currently 04:46 and Cairns Airport (CNS) is 03:46.

What is the driving distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Ballina?

The driving distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Ballina is 2007 km. It takes approximately 23h 19m to drive from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Ballina.

Which airlines offer flights from Cairns Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport?

Virgin Australia, Qantas and Jetstar offer flights from Cairns Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport Airport.

Where can I find hotels near Ballina?

There are 519+ hotels available in Ballina. Prices start at $65.14 per night.
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