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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sunshine Coast to Ballina

Composite routes from Sunshine Coast to Ballina

Cheapest
3 h 11 min
Car
289 km.
from $15
Other
5 h 58 min
250 km.
from $66.67
6 h 57 min
Train, Bus
250 km.
from $139.02
7 h 21 min
Bus, Train
250 km.
from $42.17

Transport providers

Bus operators

Translink

Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Roma
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.59–$5.00
Train from Roma Street to Beenleigh
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.96–$2.93

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Maroochydore to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$23.91

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–$27.17
Bus from Maroochydore Sixth Avenue to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.13–$20.65
Bus from Beenleigh to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$18.48–$26.09

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:
$35.87–$43.48

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Sunshine Coast Airport to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$97.83–$413.04

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Sunshine Coast Airport to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
5h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$97.83–$706.52

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Sunshine Coast Airport to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$478.26

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Roma
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$2.50–$183.20

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Sunshine Coast to Ballina?

The cheapest way to get from Sunshine Coast to Ballina is to bus and train which costs $34.78 - $48.91 and takes 7h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sunshine Coast to Ballina?

The fastest way to get from Sunshine Coast to Ballina is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs $34.78 - $51.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Sunshine Coast and Ballina?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunshine Coast to Ballina. However, there are services departing from Maroochydore and arriving at Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchange via Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

How far is it from Sunshine Coast to Ballina?

The distance between Sunshine Coast and Ballina is 296 km. The road distance is 289.3 km.

How do I travel from Sunshine Coast to Ballina without a car?

The best way to get from Sunshine Coast to Ballina without a car is to bus which takes 5h 58m and costs $32.61 - $70.65 .

How long does it take to get from Sunshine Coast to Ballina?

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Sunshine Coast to Ballina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunshine Coast to Ballina bus from?

Sunshine Coast to Ballina bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Maroochydore station.

Bus or fly from Sunshine Coast to Ballina?

The best way to get from Sunshine Coast to Ballina is to bus which takes 5h 58m and costs $32.61 - $70.65 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $97.83 - $423.91 and takes 6h 37m.

Where does the Sunshine Coast to Ballina bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Sunshine Coast and Ballina?

Ballina is 1h ahead of Sunshine Coast. It is currently 17:37 in Sunshine Coast and 18:37 in Ballina.

Can I drive from Sunshine Coast to Ballina?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunshine Coast to Ballina is 289 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Sunshine Coast to Ballina.

Where can I stay near Ballina?

There are 523+ hotels available in Ballina. Prices start at $53.21 per night.
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