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How to Travel from

Cairns 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

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 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

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 cheapest way to get from Cairns to Ballina?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Ballina is to bus which costs $130.43 - $206.52 and takes 33h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Ballina is to fly and bus which takes 6h 24m and costs $141.30 - $445.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Ballina?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to Ballina. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchange via Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 33m.

How far is it from Cairns to Ballina?

The distance between Cairns and Ballina is 1586 km. The road distance is 2000.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns to Ballina without a car is to train and bus which takes 29h 48m and costs $70.65 - $3913.04 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Cairns to Ballina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Ballina bus from?

Cairns to Ballina bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Bus or fly from Cairns to Ballina?

The best way to get from Cairns to Ballina is to bus which takes 33h 33m and costs $130.43 - $206.52 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $152.17 - $521.74 and takes 8h 7m.

Where does the Cairns to Ballina bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cairns and Ballina?

Ballina is 1h ahead of Cairns. It is currently 18:01 in Cairns and 19:01 in Ballina.

Can I drive from Cairns to Ballina?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Ballina is 2000 km. It takes approximately 23h 12m to drive from Cairns 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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