How to Travel from
Rockhampton to Ballina
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Rockhampton, Australia → Ballina, Australia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Rockhampton to Ballina
Composite routes from Rockhampton to Ballina
Cheapest
9 h 42 min
Car
830 km.
from $45
Other
6 h 6 min
Bus, Plane
680 km.
from $215.68
14 h 36 min
680 km.
from $778.30
12 h 33 min
Train, Bus
680 km.
from $786.17
16 h 13 min
680 km.
from $177.28
9 h 55 min
Bus, Plane
680 km.
from $273.40
18 h 25 min
680 km.
from $91.46
Route Navigator Rockhampton - Ballina
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Fitzroy Street
Fitzroy Street, 81 м
81 м
Make a U-turn onto Fitzroy Street
Fitzroy Street, 143 м
143 м
Turn left onto George Street (Bruce Highway)
George Street (Bruce Highway), 1 km 778 м
1 km 778 м
Continue onto Gladstone Road (Bruce Highway)
Gladstone Road (Bruce Highway), 3 km 81 м
3 km 81 м
Keep left onto Bruce Highway and take A1 toward Mount Larcom, Brisbane
Bruce Highway, Mount Larcom, Brisbane, A1, 292 km 569 м
292 km 569 м
Turn right onto Booyal-Dallarnil Road
Booyal-Dallarnil Road, 18 km 202 м
18 km 202 м
Turn right onto Isis Highway
Isis Highway, 16 km 303 м
16 km 303 м
Keep left onto Alice Street
Alice Street, 1 km 852 м
1 km 852 м
Continue onto Alice Street
Alice Street, 1 km 632 м
1 km 632 м
Turn left onto George Street
George Street, 26 km 425 м
26 km 425 м
Turn right onto Brooweena - Woolooga Road
Brooweena - Woolooga Road, 48 km 872 м
48 km 872 м
Turn right onto Bauple - Woolooga Road
Bauple - Woolooga Road, 9 km 281 м
9 km 281 м
Turn left onto Wide Bay Highway
Wide Bay Highway, 20 km 369 м
20 km 369 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Old Bruce Highway
Old Bruce Highway, 18 km 963 м
18 km 963 м
Turn slight left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 140 km 955 м
140 km 955 м
Keep right onto Gympie Arterial Road and drive toward Brisbane
Gympie Arterial Road, Brisbane, 13 km 341 м
13 km 341 м
Keep right and take M7 toward City, Gold Coast, Brisbane Airport
City, Gold Coast, Brisbane Airport, M7, 1 km 605 м
1 km 605 м
Keep right and drive toward City, Gold Coast
City, Gold Coast, 9 km 601 м
9 km 601 м
Keep left toward M3
M3, 62 km 372 м
62 km 372 м
Continue onto Pacific Motorway
Pacific Motorway, 114 km 199 м
114 km 199 м
Keep left and drive toward Ballina
Ballina, 1 km 557 м
1 km 557 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Tamarind Drive
Tamarind Drive, 4 km 247 м
4 km 247 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Tamarind Drive
Tamarind Drive, 1 km 239 м
1 km 239 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bangalow Road
Bangalow Road, 1 km 576 м
1 km 576 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Cherry Street
Cherry Street, 159 м
159 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
Transport for NSW
Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Roma Street Station to Casino
Ave. Duration:
2h 26m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$4.35–$8.15
Greyhound Australia
Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Rockhampton to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
11h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$163.04
Bus from Coffs Harbour to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.26–$51.09
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:
$19.57–$28.26
Bus from Rockhampton to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
12h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$76.09
Bus from Coffs Harbour to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.83–$31.52
Bus from Rockhampton George Street to Aspley
Ave. Duration:
11h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$76.09
Bus from Upper Mount Gravatt to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.65–$29.35
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 Brisbane Roma Street to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
3h 28m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$38.04–$44.57
Airlines
Jetstar
Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Rockhampton to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$521.74
Qantas
Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Rockhampton to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$434.78
Plane from Rockhampton to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
7h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$239.13–$1,086.96
Plane from Rockhampton to Coffs
Ave. Duration:
6h 23m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$760.87
Virgin Australia
Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Rockhampton to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$445.65
Plane from Rockhampton to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$521.74
Plane from Rockhampton to Coffs
Ave. Duration:
4h 27m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$97.83–$597.83
Regional Express
Website:
rex.com.au/
Plane from Rockhampton to Coffs
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$500.00
Link Airways
Website:
linkairways.com/
Plane from Rockhampton to Coffs
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$597.83
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Rockhampton to Roma
Ave. Duration:
8h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$19.57–$1,447.82
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Rockhampton to Ballina?
The cheapest way to get from Rockhampton to Ballina is to bus via Logan City which costs $76.09 - $108.70 and takes 18h 25m.
What is the fastest way to get from Rockhampton to Ballina?
The fastest way to get from Rockhampton to Ballina is to fly and bus which takes 6h 6m and costs $152.17 - $380.43 .
Is there a direct bus between Rockhampton and Ballina?
No, there is no direct bus from Rockhampton to Ballina. However, there are services departing from Rockhampton and arriving at Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchange via Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 13m.
How far is it from Rockhampton to Ballina?
The distance between Rockhampton and Ballina is 739 km. The road distance is 802.5 km.
How do I travel from Rockhampton to Ballina without a car?
The best way to get from Rockhampton to Ballina without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 33m and costs $39.13 - $1521.74 .
How long does it take to get from Rockhampton to Ballina?
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Rockhampton to Ballina, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Rockhampton to Ballina bus from?
Rockhampton to Ballina bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Rockhampton station.
Train, bus or fly from Rockhampton to Ballina?
The best way to get from Rockhampton to Ballina is to bus which takes 16h 13m and costs $70.65 - $206.52 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $173.91 - $543.48 and takes 7h 31m, you could also train, which costs $34.78 - $1521.74 and takes 14h 36m.
Where does the Rockhampton to Ballina bus arrive?
Rockhampton to Ballina bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
What is the time difference between Rockhampton and Ballina?
Ballina is 1h ahead of Rockhampton. It is currently 02:21 in Rockhampton and 03:21 in Ballina.
Can I drive from Rockhampton to Ballina?
Yes, the driving distance between Rockhampton to Ballina is 803 km. It takes approximately 9h 54m to drive from Rockhampton 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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