How to Travel from
Ballina to Airlie Beach
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Ballina to Airlie Beach
Composite routes from Ballina to Airlie Beach
Cheapest
15 h 28 min
Car
1312 km.
from $72
Other
22 h 42 min
Bus, Train
1072 km.
from $217.93
24 h 55 min
1072 km.
from $231.11
25 h 32 min
1072 km.
from $144.57
8 h 12 min
Bus, Plane
1072 km.
from $257.21
8 h 46 min
Bus, Plane
1072 km.
from $295.85
9 h 47 min
Bus, Plane
1072 km.
from $342.68
10 h 47 min
Bus, Plane
1072 km.
from $229.49
Route Navigator Ballina - Airlie Beach
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Cherry Street
Cherry Street, 20 м
20 м
Turn sharp right onto Cherry Street
Cherry Street, 151 м
151 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bangalow Road
Bangalow Road, 1 km 559 м
1 km 559 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bangalow Road
Bangalow Road, 1 km 226 м
1 km 226 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Tamarind Drive
Tamarind Drive, 4 km 236 м
4 km 236 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Tamarind Drive
Tamarind Drive, 210 м
210 м
At roundabout, take exit 3
149 km 937 м
149 km 937 м
Continue onto Pacific Motorway and drive toward Brisbane
Pacific Motorway, Brisbane, 27 km 162 м
27 km 162 м
Keep right and take M7 toward Brisbane Airport, Sunshine Coast
Brisbane Airport, Sunshine Coast, M7, 9 km 903 м
9 km 903 м
Keep left
1 km 48 м
1 km 48 м
Keep right and take A3 toward Chermside, Sunshine Coast
Chermside, Sunshine Coast, A3, 9 km 21 м
9 km 21 м
Keep right onto Gympie Arterial Road
Gympie Arterial Road, 70 km 57 м
70 km 57 м
Keep right onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 70 km 16 м
70 km 16 м
Keep left onto Bruce Highway off ramp
Bruce Highway off ramp, 1 km 58 м
1 km 58 м
Continue onto Cooroy - Gympie Rd
Cooroy - Gympie Rd, 21 km 213 м
21 km 213 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Wide Bay Highway
Wide Bay Highway, 20 km 390 м
20 km 390 м
Turn right onto Brooweena - Woolooga Road
Brooweena - Woolooga Road, 9 km 281 м
9 km 281 м
Turn left onto Brooweena - Woolooga Road
Brooweena - Woolooga Road, 48 km 872 м
48 km 872 м
Turn left onto Maryborough - Biggenden Road
Maryborough - Biggenden Road, 26 km 425 м
26 km 425 м
Turn right onto Mary Street
Mary Street, 1 km 300 м
1 km 300 м
Turn right onto Caroline Street
Caroline Street, 17 km 516 м
17 km 516 м
Turn left onto Booyal-Dallarnil Road
Booyal-Dallarnil Road, 18 km 202 м
18 km 202 м
Turn left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 291 km 426 м
291 km 426 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Yeppen Crossing
Yeppen Crossing, 3 km 369 м
3 km 369 м
Continue onto Gladstone Road (Bruce Highway)
Gladstone Road (Bruce Highway), 1 km 800 м
1 km 800 м
Turn right onto Fitzroy Street
Fitzroy Street, 4 km 33 м
4 km 33 м
Continue onto Yaamba Road (Bruce Highway)
Yaamba Road (Bruce Highway), 8 km 748 м
8 km 748 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Yaamba Road (Bruce Highway)
Yaamba Road (Bruce Highway), 288 km 878 м
288 km 878 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Broad Street
Broad Street, 11 km 240 м
11 km 240 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 17 km 777 м
17 km 777 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Mackay Ring Road
Mackay Ring Road, 3 km 557 м
3 km 557 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Mackay Ring Road
Mackay Ring Road, 9 km 926 м
9 km 926 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 4 km 441 м
4 km 441 м
Turn slight left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 114 km 42 м
114 km 42 м
Turn right onto Proserpine Shute Harbour Road
Proserpine Shute Harbour Road, 1 km 468 м
1 km 468 м
Turn right onto Proserpine Shute Harbour Road
Proserpine Shute Harbour Road, 18 km 133 м
18 km 133 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Proserpine Shute Harbour Road
Proserpine Shute Harbour Road, 1 km 736 м
1 km 736 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Proserpine Shute Harbour Road
Proserpine Shute Harbour Road, 320 м
320 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Proserpine Shute Harbour Road
Proserpine Shute Harbour Road, 3 km 590 м
3 km 590 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto 6
97 м
97 м
Turn right onto Begley Street
Begley Street, 253 м
253 м
Turn slight right onto Airlie Crescent
Airlie Crescent, 249 м
249 м
Turn right onto Simmons Street
Simmons Street, 49 м
49 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
FlexFlight ApS
Website:
flexflight.dk/
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$597.83
Jetstar
Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
21h
Frequency:
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$184.78–$597.83
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$597.83
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
7h 2m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$250.00–$815.22
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$304.35
Qantas
Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
21h
Frequency:
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$184.78–$597.83
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$597.83
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Great
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$652.17
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
7h 2m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$250.00–$815.22
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$369.57
Virgin Australia
Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
23h 35m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$597.83
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$380.43
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Great
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$706.52
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$489.13
Bus operators
Transport for NSW
Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.12–$7.61
Greyhound Australia
Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
19h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$97.83–$250.00
Bus from Mackay to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.65–$32.61
Premier Motor Service
Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$18.48–$25.00
Bus from Brisbane to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
19h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.09–$103.26
Bus from Aspley Gympie Road to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
19h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.09–$108.70
Bus from Mackay to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.39–$23.91
Byron Easy Bus
Phone:
+612 6685 7447
Email:
info@byronbus.com
Website:
byronbayshuttle.com.au
Bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 56m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$33.70–$40.22
Bus from Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchange to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$38.04–$44.57
Bus from Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchange to Gold
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.09–$31.52
Brisbane 2 Byron Express Bus
Phone:
+61 (0)2 6685 7447
Email:
info@byronbus.com
Website:
brisbane2byron.com/
Bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.96–$43.65
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Roma Street to Proserpine
Ave. Duration:
15h 21m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$32.61–$2,374.32
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Ballina to Airlie Beach?
The cheapest way to get from Ballina to Airlie Beach is to bus via Aspley which costs $81.52 - $173.91 and takes 25h 32m.
What is the fastest way to get from Ballina to Airlie Beach?
The fastest way to get from Ballina to Airlie Beach is to bus and fly which takes 8h 12m and costs $130.43 - $445.65 .
Is there a direct bus between Ballina and Airlie Beach?
No, there is no direct bus from Ballina to Airlie Beach. However, there are services departing from Ballina Hospital, Bentinck St and arriving at Airlie Beach via Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 55m.
How far is it from Ballina to Airlie Beach?
The distance between Ballina and Airlie Beach is 1299 km. The road distance is 1287.3 km.
How do I travel from Ballina to Airlie Beach without a car?
The best way to get from Ballina to Airlie Beach without a car is to bus and train which takes 22h 42m and costs $38.04 - $2500 .
How long does it take to get from Ballina to Airlie Beach?
It takes approximately 22h 42m to get from Ballina to Airlie Beach, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Ballina to Airlie Beach bus from?
Ballina to Airlie Beach bus services, operated by Byron Easy Bus, depart from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station.
Bus or fly from Ballina to Airlie Beach?
The best way to get from Ballina to Airlie Beach is to bus which takes 24h 55m and costs $76.09 - $304.35 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $173.91 - $597.83 and takes 21h 30m.
Where does the Ballina to Airlie Beach bus arrive?
Ballina to Airlie Beach bus services, operated by Byron Easy Bus, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.
What is the time difference between Ballina and Airlie Beach?
Airlie Beach is 1h behind Ballina. It is currently 19:06 in Ballina and 18:06 in Airlie Beach.
Can I drive from Ballina to Airlie Beach?
Yes, the driving distance between Ballina to Airlie Beach is 1287 km. It takes approximately 16h 45m to drive from Ballina to Airlie Beach.
Where can I stay near Airlie Beach?
There are 350+ hotels available in Airlie Beach. Prices start at $65.76 per night.
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