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17 h 40 min
1519 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Townsville to Ballina

Composite routes from Townsville to Ballina

Cheapest
17 h 40 min
Car
1519 km.
from $83
Other
23 h 32 min
Train, Bus
1268 km.
from $1612.52
27 h 28 min
1268 km.
from $299.70
6 h 47 min
Bus, Plane
1267 km.
from $261.59
7 h 45 min
Bus, Plane
1267 km.
from $346.37
10 h 41 min
Bus, Plane
1267 km.
from $341.04
27 h 42 min
1268 km.
from $162.11

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 4
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Link Airways
Website
Jetstar
Website
6h
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
$163.04–$597.83
Qantas
Website
6h
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
$163.04–$597.83
Virgin Australia
Website
8h 35m
Friday and Sunday
$206.52–$652.17
Link Airways
Website
5h
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$239.13–$760.87
Bus operators
Found: 3
Greyhound Australia
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Byron Easy Bus
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
23h
Twice daily
$130.43–$326.09
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Premier Motor Service
Website
4h 15m
Once daily
$19.57–$28.26
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Byron Easy Bus
Website
3h 28m
4 times a day
$38.04–$44.57
+612 6685 7447
+612 6685 7447
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 1
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
19h 4m
4 times a week
$42.39–$3,055.14
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Townsville to Ballina is to bus via Aspley which costs $119.57 - $195.65 and takes 27h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Townsville to Ballina is to fly and bus which takes 6h 47m and costs $163.04 - $423.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Townsville and Ballina?

No, there is no direct bus from Townsville to Ballina. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchange via Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 28m.

How far is it from Townsville to Ballina?

The distance between Townsville and Ballina is 1276 km. The road distance is 1654.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Townsville to Ballina without a car is to train and bus which takes 23h 32m and costs $59.78 - $3152.17 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Townsville to Ballina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Townsville to Ballina bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Townsville to Ballina?

The best way to get from Townsville to Ballina is to fly which takes 7h 3m and costs $173.91 - $652.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $108.70 - $369.57 and takes 27h 28m.

Where does the Townsville to Ballina bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Townsville and Ballina?

Ballina is 1h ahead of Townsville. It is currently 11:52 in Townsville and 12:52 in Ballina.

Can I drive from Townsville to Ballina?

Yes, the driving distance between Townsville to Ballina is 1655 km. It takes approximately 19h 8m to drive from Townsville 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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