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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Townsville to Ballina

Composite routes from Townsville to Ballina

Cheapest
18 h 49 min
Car
1554 km.
from $85
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

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Townsville Airport to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$189.46–$694.70
Plane from Townsville Airport to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.57–$757.86
Plane from Townsville Airport to Gold
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$239.99–$757.86

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Townsville Airport to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$189.46–$694.70
Plane from Townsville Airport to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 54m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.57–$757.86
Plane from Townsville Airport to Gold
Ave. Duration:
5h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$239.99–$1,010.48
Plane from Townsville Airport to Coffs
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$176.83–$631.55

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Townsville Airport to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
8h 35m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$239.99–$757.86
Plane from Townsville Airport to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.46–$694.70
Plane from Townsville Airport to Gold
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$442.08–$1,010.48
Plane from Townsville Airport to Coffs
Ave. Duration:
5h 22m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$164.20–$884.17

Link Airways

Website:
linkairways.com/
Plane from Townsville Airport to Coffs
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$277.88–$884.17

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Townsville to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
23h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$151.57–$378.93
Bus from Coffs Harbour to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$32.84–$59.37

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.74–$32.84
Bus from Townsville to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
23h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$113.68–$164.20
Bus from Coffs Harbour to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.53–$36.63
Bus from Townsville to Aspley
Ave. Duration:
22h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$113.68–$164.20

Byron Easy Bus

Phone:
+612 6685 7447
Email:
info@byronbus.com
Website:
byronbayshuttle.com.au
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
3h 28m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$44.21–$51.79
Bus from Brisbane International to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$46.73–$54.31
Bus from Gold Coast Airport to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$32.84–$39.16

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Townsville to Roma
Ave. Duration:
19h 4m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$49.26–$3,550.23

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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