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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Mackay to Ballina

Composite routes from Mackay to Ballina

Cheapest
13 h 6 min
Car
1132 km.
from $62
Other
7 h 41 min
Bus, Plane
963 km.
from $193.48
20 h 12 min
964 km.
from $1161.02
18 h 9 min
Train, Bus
964 km.
from $1168.89
20 h 48 min
964 km.
from $231.11
19 h 37 min
Train, Plane
963 km.
from $417.39
8 h 41 min
Plane
963 km.
from $277.96
9 h 6 min
Train, Plane
963 km.
from $294.35
10 h 35 min
Bus, Plane
963 km.
from $291.36
21 h 40 min
964 km.
from $133.72

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 4
Transport for NSW
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Byron Easy Bus
Website
Transport for NSW
Website
2h 26m
Twice daily
$5.05–$9.47
131 500
131 500
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
16h 20m
Twice daily
$113.68–$277.88
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Premier Motor Service
Website
4h 15m
Once daily
$22.74–$32.84
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Byron Easy Bus
Website
3h 45m
4 times a day
$46.73–$54.31
+612 6685 7447
+612 6685 7447
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 5
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Link Airways
Website
Alliance Airlines
Website
Jetstar
Website
1h 25m
Every day
$75.79–$366.30
Qantas
Website
1h 29m
Every day
$75.79–$442.08
Virgin Australia
Website
1h 34m
Every day
$126.31–$555.76
Link Airways
Website
4h 45m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$227.36–$757.86
Alliance Airlines
Website
1h 30m
Monday to Friday
$202.10–$277.88
Train operators
Found: 1
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
13h 41m
4 times a week
$35.37–$2,547.48
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Ballina is to bus via Aspley which costs $92.39 - $163.04 and takes 21h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mackay to Ballina is to fly and bus which takes 7h 41m and costs $108.70 - $347.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Mackay and Ballina?

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

How far is it from Mackay to Ballina?

The distance between Mackay and Ballina is 1024 km. The road distance is 1135.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Mackay to Ballina without a car is to train and bus which takes 18h 9m and costs $50 - $2282.61 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Mackay to Ballina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mackay to Ballina bus from?

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

Train or bus from Mackay to Ballina?

The best way to get from Mackay to Ballina is to bus which takes 20h 48m and costs $92.39 - $282.61 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45.65 - $2282.61 and takes 20h 12m.

Where does the Mackay to Ballina bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Mackay and Ballina?

Ballina is 1h ahead of Mackay. It is currently 20:38 in Mackay and 21:38 in Ballina.

Can I drive from Mackay to Ballina?

Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Ballina is 1136 km. It takes approximately 14h 40m to drive from Mackay 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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