How to Travel from
Ballina to Melbourne
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Ballina, Australia → Melbourne, Australia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Ballina to Melbourne
Composite routes from Ballina to Melbourne
Cheapest
16 h 24 min
Car
1566 km.
from $86
Other
25 h 49 min
Bus, Train
1273 km.
from $87.76
25 h 30 min
1274 km.
from $267.72
5 h 21 min
Bus, Plane
1273 km.
from $182.84
7 h 15 min
Bus, Plane
1273 km.
from $243
25 h 48 min
1274 km.
from $175.63
Route Navigator Ballina - Melbourne
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Cherry Street
Cherry Street, 91 м
91 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Bentinck Street
Bentinck Street, 257 м
257 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bentinck Street
Bentinck Street, 489 м
489 м
Turn left onto Kerr Street
Kerr Street, 1 km 757 м
1 km 757 м
Turn right onto River Street
River Street, 2 km 587 м
2 km 587 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto River Street
River Street, 1 km 722 м
1 km 722 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto River Street
River Street, 377 м
377 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto River Street
River Street, 1 km 68 м
1 km 68 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Pacific Motorway Onramp
Pacific Motorway Onramp, 204 km 717 м
204 km 717 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Pacific Highway
Pacific Highway, 357 km 568 м
357 km 568 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Pacific Highway
Pacific Highway, 7 km 208 м
7 km 208 м
Keep right onto Pacific Highway and take A43, A1 toward Maitland, Sydney
Pacific Highway, Maitland, Sydney, A43, A1, 4 km 312 м
4 km 312 м
Keep left onto John Renshaw Drive and drive toward Sydney, Kurri Kurri, Singleton
John Renshaw Drive, Sydney, Kurri Kurri, Singleton, 1 km 231 м
1 km 231 м
Keep left onto Pacific Motorway and take M1 toward Wallsend, Sydney
Pacific Motorway, Wallsend, Sydney, M1, 126 km 963 м
126 km 963 м
Keep left onto NorthConnex
NorthConnex, 14 km 590 м
14 km 590 м
Keep left onto Windsor Road Offramp and drive toward Parramatta, Baulkham Hills
Windsor Road Offramp, Parramatta, Baulkham Hills, 325 м
325 м
Keep left onto Windsor Road Offramp and drive toward Parramatta, Baulkham Hills
Windsor Road Offramp, Parramatta, Baulkham Hills, 3 km 968 м
3 km 968 м
Keep right
2 km 608 м
2 km 608 м
Keep left onto A28
16 km 38 м
16 km 38 м
Turn right onto Copeland Street
Copeland Street, 6 km 30 м
6 km 30 м
Keep left onto Campbelltown Road
Campbelltown Road, 1 km 120 м
1 km 120 м
Keep left onto Hume Motorway Onramp and take M31 toward Campbelltown, Goulburn, Canberra
Hume Motorway Onramp, Campbelltown, Goulburn, Canberra, M31, 165 km 68 м
165 km 68 м
Continue onto Hume Highway and drive toward Yass, Gundagai, Melbourne
Hume Highway, Yass, Gundagai, Melbourne, 627 km 656 м
627 km 656 м
Keep left onto Hume Highway Offramp and take 55 toward Cragieburn
Hume Highway Offramp, Cragieburn, 55, 24 km 821 м
24 km 821 м
Turn slight left onto Royal Parade
Royal Parade, 115 м
115 м
Keep left onto Royal Parade
Royal Parade, 3 km 547 м
3 km 547 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Elizabeth Street
Elizabeth Street, 184 м
184 м
Continue onto Elizabeth Street
Elizabeth Street, 1 km 362 м
1 km 362 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
Transport for NSW
Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Casino Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
11h 44m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.24–$25.00
Bus from Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St to Casino
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.12–$4.13
Firefly Express
Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
11h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.96–$51.09
Greyhound Australia
Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Ballina to Central
Ave. Duration:
13h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$173.91
Bus from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.09–$184.78
SkyBus
Phone:
+61 (0)3 9335 2811
Email:
info@skybus.com.au
Website:
skybus.com.au
Bus from Avalon Airport to Southern
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$11.22
Premier Motor Service
Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Ballina to Central
Ave. Duration:
13h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$76.09
Bus from Ballina to Chatswood
Ave. Duration:
13h 5m
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 Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchange to Gold
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$27.17–$32.61
Airlines
Jetstar
Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$81.52–$358.70
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$478.26
Plane from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
5h 51m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$97.83–$402.17
Qantas
Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$81.52–$358.70
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$652.17
Plane from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
5h 51m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$97.83–$402.17
Virgin Australia
Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
4h 2m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$402.17
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$103.26–$597.83
Train operators
NSW TrainLink XPT
Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
10h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$41.30–$152.17
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Ballina to Melbourne?
The cheapest way to get from Ballina to Melbourne is to night bus and train which costs $50 - $184.78 and takes 25h 50m.
What is the fastest way to get from Ballina to Melbourne?
The fastest way to get from Ballina to Melbourne is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $86.96 - $326.09 .
Is there a direct bus between Ballina and Melbourne?
No, there is no direct bus from Ballina to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Ballina and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 30m.
How far is it from Ballina to Melbourne?
The distance between Ballina and Melbourne is 1298 km. The road distance is 1570.3 km.
How do I travel from Ballina to Melbourne without a car?
The best way to get from Ballina to Melbourne without a car is to bus which takes 25h 30m and costs $92.39 - $358.70 .
How long does it take to get from Ballina to Melbourne?
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Ballina to Melbourne, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Ballina to Melbourne bus from?
Ballina to Melbourne bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Ballina station.
Bus or fly from Ballina to Melbourne?
The best way to get from Ballina to Melbourne is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $86.96 - $326.09 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $92.39 - $358.70 and takes 25h 30m.
Where does the Ballina to Melbourne bus arrive?
Ballina to Melbourne bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.
Can I drive from Ballina to Melbourne?
Yes, the driving distance between Ballina to Melbourne is 1570 km. It takes approximately 16h 38m to drive from Ballina to Melbourne.
Which airlines fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport Airport to Melbourne Airport Airport?
Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas offer flights from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport Airport to Melbourne Airport Airport.
Where can I stay near Melbourne?
There are 4420+ hotels available in Melbourne. Prices start at $77.84 per night.
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