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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Emerald to Ballina

Composite routes from Emerald to Ballina

Cheapest
11 h 50 min
Car
1040 km.
from $57
Other
6 h 22 min
Bus, Plane
800 km.
from $295.99
22 h 38 min
800 km.
from $1102.26
20 h 35 min
Train, Bus
800 km.
from $1110.13
20 h 48 min
801 km.
from $236.45
11 h 1 min
Bus, Plane
800 km.
from $331.97
21 h 47 min
800 km.
from $181.33

Transport providers

Bus operators

Translink

Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Train from Roma Street to Beenleigh
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.40–$3.54

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Roma Street Station to Casino
Ave. Duration:
2h 26m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$5.05–$9.47

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Emerald to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.37–$69.47
Bus from Rockhampton to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
11h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$82.10–$189.46
Bus from Coffs Harbour to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$32.84–$59.37

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:
$22.74–$32.84
Bus from Rockhampton to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
12h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.15–$88.42
Bus from Coffs Harbour to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.53–$36.63
Bus from Beenleigh to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.74–$31.58

Byron Easy Bus

Phone:
+612 6685 7447
Email:
Website:
byronbayshuttle.com.au
Bus from Brisbane International to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$46.73–$54.31
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
3h 28m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$44.21–$51.79

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Emerald Airport to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.20–$581.03
Plane from Emerald Airport to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$353.67–$1,073.63
Plane from Emerald Airport to Coffs
Ave. Duration:
6h 47m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$341.04–$1,073.63

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Emerald Airport to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$138.94–$555.76
Plane from Emerald Airport to Coffs
Ave. Duration:
6h 57m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$138.94–$821.01

Link Airways

Website:
linkairways.com/
Plane from Emerald Airport to Coffs
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$252.62–$821.01

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Emerald to Roma
Ave. Duration:
16h 7m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$34.10–$2,414.67

Questions and Answers

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

It takes 11h 49m to get from Emerald to Ballina.

** How long does it take to travel from Emerald to Ballina by the fastest possible method?

** The fastest way to get from Emerald to Ballina is to fly and bus which takes 6 hours and 22 minutes and costs $191.54 - $600.16.

Does Emerald have a bus service to Ballina?

No, there is no direct bus from Emerald to Ballina. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchange via Rockhampton and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20 hours and 48 minutes.

How far is it between Emerald and Ballina?

The distance between Emerald and Ballina is 876 kilometers. The road distance is 1041.8 kilometers.

How can I travel from Emerald to Ballina without a car using only public transport?

The best way to get from Emerald to Ballina without a car is to train and bus which takes 20 hours and 35 minutes and costs $57.46 - $2,553.86.

What is the travel time from Emerald to Ballina?

It takes approximately 6 hours and 22 minutes to get from Emerald to Ballina, including transfers.

Where can I catch the Emerald to Ballina bus from?

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

What is the best way to travel from Emerald to Ballina?

The best way to get from Emerald to Ballina is to bus which takes 20h 48m and costs $121.31 - $319.23. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $370.31 - $1,149.24 and takes 7h 33m, you could also train, which costs $52.35 - $2,553.86 and takes 22h 38m.

Where does the Emerald to Ballina bus arrive?

Greyhound Australia operates Emerald to Ballina bus services that arrive at Rockhampton station.

What is the time difference between Emerald and Ballina?

Ballina is 1 hour ahead of Emerald. It is currently 17:21 in Emerald and 18:21 in Ballina.

How far is it from Emerald to Ballina by car?

The driving distance between Emerald and Ballina is 1042 kilometers. It takes approximately 11 hours and 49 minutes to drive from Emerald to Ballina.

Which airlines fly from Emerald Airport Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport Airport?

Jetstar and Qantas offer flights from Emerald Airport Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport Airport.

Where can I find accommodations near Ballina?

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