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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Howard to Ballina

Composite routes from Howard to Ballina

Cheapest
5 h 12 min
Car
466 km.
from $25
Other
8 h 36 min
Train, Bus
406 km.
from $379.96
10 h 39 min
406 km.
from $372.09
12 h 28 min
406 km.
from $99.54
6 h 34 min
Bus, Plane
405 km.
from $295.95
9 h 43 min
406 km.
from $90.59

Transport providers

Bus operators

Translink

Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Train from Nambour station, platform 1 to Central
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.57–$6.52

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:
$4.35–$8.15

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.00–$43.48

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 Howard to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.70–$46.74

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

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Hervey Bay to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$304.35
Plane from Hervey Bay to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$271.74–$815.22

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Howard to Roma
Ave. Duration:
4h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.24–$657.66
Train from Howard to Nambour
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.43–$415.36

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Howard to Ballina is to drive which costs $54.35 - $86.96 and takes 5h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Howard to Ballina is to drive which takes 5h 24m and costs $54.35 - $86.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Howard and Ballina?

No, there is no direct bus from Howard to Ballina. However, there are services departing from Howard and arriving at Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchange via Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 28m.

How far is it from Howard to Ballina?

The distance between Howard and Ballina is 478 km. The road distance is 466.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Howard to Ballina without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 36m and costs $28.26 - $706.52 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Howard to Ballina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Howard to Ballina bus from?

Howard to Ballina bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Howard station.

Train, bus or fly from Howard to Ballina?

The best way to get from Howard to Ballina is to bus which takes 12h 28m and costs $53.26 - $92.39 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $23.91 - $706.52 and takes 10h 39m, you could also fly, which costs $336.96 - $923.91 and takes 7h 25m.

Where does the Howard to Ballina bus arrive?

Howard to Ballina bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

What is the time difference between Howard and Ballina?

Ballina is 1h ahead of Howard. It is currently 19:35 in Howard and 20:35 in Ballina.

Can I drive from Howard to Ballina?

Yes, the driving distance between Howard to Ballina is 467 km. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Howard 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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