How to travel from Albany to Ballina, Australia
The distance between Albany and Ballina is around 4,107km (2,552 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 55m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Albany to Ballina by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ballina → Albany if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Albany (ALH) to Ballina (BNK).
- Duration6h 55m
- Flight time6h 40m
- Typical costA$415($280)
Regional Express
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Armadale Stn Transwa Armadale then take the train to Central Station then take the bus to Ballina.
- Duration3 days 21h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,180($795)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albany and Ballina
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Albany to Ballina by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around A$415 ($280) and will take around 6h 55m.
The distance between Albany and Ballina is around 4,107km (2,552 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,417km (2,123 miles)
It takes around 6h 55m to get from Albany and Ballina by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 20h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Albany to Ballina is to fly which takes around 6h 55m and will set you back approx A$415 ($280).
The cheapest way to travel between Albany and Ballina, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around A$415 ($280) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Albany and Ballina. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Ballina (BNK). instead which will take 6h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Albany and Ballina. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Ballina (BNK). instead which will take 6h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Albany and Ballina. Flights depart from Albany (ALH) and arrive at Ballina (BNK) - via Perth (PER). The flight takes around 6h 40m.
There is no direct flight from Albany to Ballina. There is however a flight that goes via Perth (PER) and Melbourne (MEL). This services will take at least 6h 55m (not including layover time).
The flight from Albany to Ballina typically takes around 6h 40m. Flights depart from Albany (ALH) and and arrive into Ballina (BNK).
The closest major airport to Ballina is Ballina Byron Airport (BNK) (BNK) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Ballina. Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) and Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) (CFS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Albany and Ballina. The distance is around 4,239km (2,634 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 20h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albany to Ballina is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around A$415 ($280).
Compare travel optionsbetween Albany and Ballina
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 5 similar | 6h 55m | A$415($280) | hourly | 4,362km (2,710 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 7h 30m | A$550($370) | twice daily | 4,107km (2,552 miles) |
| Fly to Coffs Harbour (CFS), Bus | 10h 60m | A$630($425) | once daily | 4,565km (2,836 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 11h 45m | A$655($440) | once daily | 4,396km (2,732 miles) |
| Bus to Armadale Stn Transwa Armadale, plane | 12h 20m | A$540($365) | once daily | 4,141km (2,573 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 10h 5m | A$575($385) | twice daily | 4,257km (2,645 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3 days 21h | A$1,180($795) | once a week | 5,570km (3,461 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 20h | A$560($380) | on demand | 4,239km (2,634 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Albany and Ballina
Airlines
Regional Express
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Train operators
NSW TrainLink
Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific
Bus companies
Byron Bay Express
TransWA
Premier Motor Service
Airports near Ballina
The following major airports near Ballina offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Ballina Byron Airport (BNK)
- Distance
- 3km (2 miles) from Ballina
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
- Distance
- 78km (48 miles) from Ballina
Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)
- Distance
- 168km (104 miles) from Ballina