How to travel from Albury to Ballina, Australia

The distance between Albury and Ballina is around 1,069km (664 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Albury 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.

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Fly

Fly from Albury (ABX) to Ballina (BNK).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    A$405($270)
Operated by

Qantas

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Bus

Take the bus to Sydney and then to Ballina.

  • Duration20hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$255($170)

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Central Station and then to Casino Station then take the bus to Ballina Coach Stop Tamar St.

  • Duration20h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$180($120)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Ballina.

  • Duration13h 25m
  • Distance1,258km (782 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albury and Ballina

There are several options for getting from Albury to Ballina by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$170 ($115) and will take around 20h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$405 ($270).

The distance between Albury and Ballina is around 1,069km (664 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,016km (631 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Albury and Ballina by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Albury to Ballina is to fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx A$405 ($270).

The cheapest way to travel between Albury and Ballina, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$170 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Albury and Ballina. We recommend that you fly from Albury (ABX) to Ballina (BNK). instead which will take 3hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Albury and Ballina. It typically takes around 20hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Albury to Ballina. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 20hrs.

Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Albury and Ballina. Buses run once daily and take around 20hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Albury and Ballina. Flights depart from Albury (ABX) and arrive at Ballina (BNK) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 2h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Albury to Ballina. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 3hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Albury to Ballina typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Albury (ABX) 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 Albury and Ballina. The distance is around 1,258km (782 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albury to Ballina is to fly which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around A$405 ($270).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Albury and Ballina

Transport options from Albury to Ballina
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3hrs
A$405($270)
hourly1,069km (664 miles)
Plane and Bus4h 25m
A$360($245)
twice daily1,236km (768 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
20hrs
A$255($170)
once daily1,431km (889 miles)
Bus via Parramatta20h 30m
A$170($115)
4 times a week1,362km (846 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
20h 50m
A$180($120)
once daily1,503km (934 miles)
Train to Central Station, bus20h 60m
A$190($125)
once daily1,539km (956 miles)
Drive
13h 25m
A$170($115)
on demand1,258km (782 miles)

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Airports near Ballina

The following major airports near Ballina offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

BNK
Ballina Byron Airport (BNK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Ballina
OOL
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
International Airport
Distance
78km (48 miles) from Ballina
CFS
Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
168km (104 miles) from Ballina