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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Alice Springs to Ballina

Composite routes from Alice Springs to Ballina

Cheapest
32 h 48 min
Car
3108 km.
from $170
Other
2 d 9 h 5 min
2040 km.
from $551.74
7 h 56 min
Bus, Plane
2040 km.
from $386.70
8 h 54 min
Bus, Plane
2040 km.
from $362.78
2 d 18 h 55 min
2040 km.
from $2418.54
3 d 14 h 19 min
Train, Bus
2040 km.
from $3648.59

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Central Station to Casino
Ave. Duration:
11h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.24–$25.00
Bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.12–$4.13

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Albury station to Central
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.96–$50.00

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Alice Springs to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
19h 55m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$130.43–$315.22
Bus from Albury station to Central
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$52.17–$119.57
Bus from Central Station to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
12h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$173.91
Bus from Brisbane to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.00–$43.48

V-Line Buses

Phone:
+61 3 9662 2505
Website:
vline.com.au/
Bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury
Ave. Duration:
14h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.15–$40.22

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Central Station to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
13h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$76.09
Bus from Chatswood to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
12h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$76.09

Byron Easy Bus

Phone:
+612 6685 7447
Email:
info@byronbus.com
Website:
byronbayshuttle.com.au
Bus from Brisbane International to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$40.22–$46.74
Bus from Gold Coast Airport to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$28.26–$33.70

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Alice Springs Airport to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
17h 20m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$271.74–$760.87
Plane from Alice Springs Airport to Gold
Ave. Duration:
10h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
Estimated price:
$326.09–$978.26

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Alice Springs Airport to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
22h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$347.83–$1,032.61
Plane from Alice Springs Airport to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$282.61–$706.52
Plane from Alice Springs Airport to Gold
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$293.48–$869.57

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Alice Springs Airport to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
20h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$271.74–$760.87
Plane from Alice Springs Airport to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$260.87–$815.22

Train operators

NSW TrainLink XPT

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Southern Cross to Central
Ave. Duration:
11h 18m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$41.30–$152.17

Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific

Phone:
1800 703 357
Email:
sales.enquiries@journeybeyond.com
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/indian-pacific/
Train from Adelaide Parklands to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
28h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$923.91–$3,695.65

Journey Beyond - The Overland

Phone:
1800 703 357
Email:
sales.enquiries@journeybeyond.com
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
Train from Adelaide to Southern
Ave. Duration:
11h 25m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$65.22–$195.65

Journey Beyond - Great Southern

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
sales.enquiries@journeybeyond.com
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/great-southern/
Train from Adelaide to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2d 8h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$1,364.36–$3,357.93

Journey Beyond - The Ghan

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
sales.enquiries@journeybeyond.com
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/the-ghan/
Train from Alice Springs to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
23h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$303.03–$611.16

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Alice Springs to Ballina?

The cheapest way to get from Alice Springs to Ballina is to fly and bus which costs $304.35 - $706.52 and takes 8h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alice Springs to Ballina?

The fastest way to get from Alice Springs to Ballina is to fly and bus which takes 7h 56m and costs $304.35 - $760.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Alice Springs and Ballina?

No, there is no direct bus from Alice Springs to Ballina. However, there are services departing from Alice Springs and arriving at Ballina via 85 Franklin St, Albury station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 9h.

How far is it from Alice Springs to Ballina?

The distance between Alice Springs and Ballina is 2053 km. The road distance is 3155.6 km.

How do I travel from Alice Springs to Ballina without a car?

The best way to get from Alice Springs to Ballina without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 9h and costs $228.26 - $652.17 .

How long does it take to get from Alice Springs to Ballina?

It takes approximately 16h 17m to get from Alice Springs to Ballina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alice Springs to Ballina bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Alice Springs to Ballina?

The best way to get from Alice Springs to Ballina is to fly which takes 16h 17m and costs $282.61 - $815.22 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $228.26 - $652.17 and takes 2 days 9h.

Where does the Alice Springs to Ballina bus arrive?

Alice Springs to Ballina bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Adelaide station.

What is the time difference between Alice Springs and Ballina?

Ballina is 1h 30m ahead of Alice Springs. It is currently 16:31 in Alice Springs and 18:01 in Ballina.

Can I drive from Alice Springs to Ballina?

Yes, the driving distance between Alice Springs to Ballina is 3156 km. It takes approximately 31h 56m to drive from Alice Springs 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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