How to travel from Ballarat to Yamba, Australia
The distance between Ballarat and Yamba is around 1,594km (991 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 7hrs.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Ballarat to Yamba by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Yamba → Ballarat if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Bus
Take the train to Footscray then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Ballina (BNK) then take the bus to Yamba YHA.
- Duration7hrs
- Flight time2h 40m
- Typical costA$500($335)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St then Sydney and then to Yamba YHA.
- Duration23h 60m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$270($180)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Southern Cross then take the bus to Parramatta and then to MacLean.
- Duration23h 20m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costA$160($110)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ballarat and Yamba
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ballarat to Yamba by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$160 ($110) and will take around 23h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 7hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$500 ($335).
The distance between Ballarat and Yamba is around 1,594km (991 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,260km (783 miles)
It takes around 7hrs to get from Ballarat and Yamba by train, plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ballarat to Yamba is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 7hrs and will set you back approx A$500 ($335).
The cheapest way to travel between Ballarat and Yamba, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$160 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ballarat and Yamba. We recommend that you take the train to Footscray then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Ballina (BNK) then take the bus to Yamba YHA. instead which will take 7hrs.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ballarat and Yamba. It typically takes around 23h 60m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ballarat to Yamba. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Sydney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 23h 60m.
V/Line, Firefly Express and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Ballarat and Yamba. Buses run once daily and take around 23h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ballarat to Yamba. We recommend that you take the train to Footscray then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Ballina (BNK) then take the bus to Yamba YHA. instead which will take 7hrs.
The closest major airport to Yamba is Ballina Byron Airport (BNK) (BNK) which is approximately 70km (43 miles) from Yamba. Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) (CFS) and Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) 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 Ballarat and Yamba. The distance is around 1,594km (991 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballarat to Yamba is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around A$500 ($335).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ballarat and Yamba
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 7hrs | A$500($335) | once daily | 1,627km (1,011 miles) |
| Train to Footscray, plane and bus | 7h 35m | A$485($325) | once daily | 1,741km (1,082 miles) |
Bus | 23h 60m | A$270($180) | once daily | 1,777km (1,104 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 23h 20m | A$160($110) | 4 times a week | 1,682km (1,045 miles) |
| Train to Southern Cross, bus | 23h 55m | A$180($120) | once daily | 1,812km (1,126 miles) |
| Train to Southern Cross, bus | 24hrs | A$180($120) | once daily | 1,812km (1,126 miles) |
Drive | 16h 45m | A$300($205) | on demand | 1,594km (991 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ballarat and Yamba
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
Train operators
V/Line
NSW TrainLink XPT
NSW TrainLink
Bus companies
Byron Bay Express
Firefly Express
Premier Motor Service
Airports near Yamba
The following major airports near Yamba offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Ballina Byron Airport (BNK)
- Distance
- 70km (43 miles) from Yamba
Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)
- Distance
- 101km (63 miles) from Yamba
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
- Distance
- 142km (89 miles) from Yamba