How to travel from Alice Springs to Ballina, Australia

The distance between Alice Springs and Ballina is around 2,245km (1,395 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 45m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Alice Springs 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 Alice Springs (ASP) to Ballina (BNK).

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time4h 25m
  • Typical cost
    A$520($350)
Operated by

Qantas

2 similiar routes

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4 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Adelaide, Albury then Sydney and then to Ballina.

  • Duration2 days 6h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$645($435)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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4 x train
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Adelaide Parklands, Mount Victoria then Strathfield Station and then to Casino Station then take the bus to Ballina Coach Stop Tamar St.

  • Duration2 days 11h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$1,035($695)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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car
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Drive

Drive to Ballina.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Distance3,156km (1,961 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alice Springs and Ballina

There are several options for getting from Alice Springs to Ballina by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$310 ($210) and will take around 3 days 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$520 ($350).

The distance between Alice Springs and Ballina is around 2,245km (1,395 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,042km (1,269 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Alice Springs and Ballina by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 7h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alice Springs to Ballina is to fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx A$520 ($350).

The cheapest way to travel between Alice Springs and Ballina, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$310 ($210) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Alice Springs and Ballina. We recommend that you fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Ballina (BNK). instead which will take 4h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Alice Springs and Ballina. It typically takes around 2 days 6h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alice Springs to Ballina. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Adelaide, Albury and Sydney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 6h.

Greyhound Australia, V-Line and Firefly Express run regular bus services between Alice Springs and Ballina. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 6h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Alice Springs and Ballina. Flights depart from Alice Springs (ASP) and arrive at Ballina (BNK) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 4h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Alice Springs to Ballina. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 4h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Alice Springs to Ballina typically takes around 4h 25m. Flights depart from Alice Springs (ASP) 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 Alice Springs and Ballina. The distance is around 3,156km (1,961 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 7h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alice Springs to Ballina is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around A$520 ($350).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Alice Springs and Ballina

Transport options from Alice Springs to Ballina
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
4h 45m
A$520($350)
hourly2,648km (1,645 miles)
Plane and Bus6h 10m
A$475($320)
twice daily2,814km (1,749 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus7h 10m
A$750($505)
twice daily2,245km (1,395 miles)
Bus
2 days 6h
A$645($435)
once daily3,893km (2,419 miles)
Train and Bus + 2 similar
2 days 11h
A$1,035($695)
once a week4,087km (2,539 miles)
Bus and Train3 days 9h
A$310($210)
once a week4,381km (2,722 miles)
Train to Adelaide Parklands, bus3 days 12h
A$560($380)
once a week4,386km (2,726 miles)
Drive
1 day 7h
A$420($280)
on demand3,156km (1,961 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