How to travel from Ballina to Albany, Australia
The distance between Ballina and Albany is around 4,106km (2,552 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 7h 40m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Ballina to Albany 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 Albany → Ballina if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Ballina (BNK) to Albany (ALH).
- Duration7h 40m
- Flight time7h 25m
- Typical costA$580($390)
+ 3 others5 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Sydney then take the train to Perth then take the bus to Proudlove Pde Transwa Albany.
- Duration3 days 22h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,180($795)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ballina and Albany
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ballina to Albany by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$490 ($330) and will take around 8h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 7h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$580 ($390).
The distance between Ballina and Albany is around 4,106km (2,552 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,417km (2,123 miles)
It takes around 7h 40m to get from Ballina and Albany by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 20h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ballina to Albany is to fly which takes around 7h 40m and will set you back approx A$580 ($390).
The cheapest way to travel between Ballina and Albany, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$490 ($330) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ballina and Albany. We recommend that you fly from Ballina (BNK) to Albany (ALH). instead which will take 7h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ballina and Albany. We recommend that you fly from Ballina (BNK) to Albany (ALH). instead which will take 7h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Ballina and Albany. Flights depart from Ballina (BNK) and arrive at Albany (ALH) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 7h 25m.
There is no direct flight from Ballina to Albany. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD) and Perth (PER). This services will take at least 7h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Ballina to Albany typically takes around 7h 25m. Flights depart from Ballina (BNK) and and arrive into Albany (ALH).
The closest major airport to Albany is Albany Airport (ALH) (ALH) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Albany. Busselton Airport (BQB) (BQB) and Perth Airport (PER) (PER) 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 Ballina and Albany. 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 Ballina to Albany is to fly which takes, on average, 7h 40m and will usually cost around A$580 ($390).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ballina and Albany
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 5 similar | 7h 40m | A$580($390) | every 2 hours | 4,276km (2,657 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 8h 20m | A$490($330) | twice daily | 4,106km (2,552 miles) |
| Bus to Coffs Harbour, Fly | 11h 40m | A$765($515) | once daily | 4,352km (2,704 miles) |
| Bus to Gold Coast Airport, plane | 13h 10m | A$495($335) | once daily | 4,141km (2,573 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 13h 25m | A$550($370) | once daily | 4,450km (2,765 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 10h 35m | A$1,275($860) | twice daily | 4,230km (2,628 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3 days 22h | A$1,180($795) | once a week | 5,571km (3,462 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 20h | A$560($380) | on demand | 4,239km (2,634 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ballina and Albany
Airlines
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Qantas
FlyPelican
Train operators
TRANSLink QLD
Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific
Bus companies
Byron Bay Express
TransWA
NSW TrainLink
Premier Motor Service
Airports near Albany
The following major airports near Albany offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Albany Airport (ALH)
- Distance
- 11km (7 miles) from Albany
Busselton Airport (BQB)
- Distance
- 272km (169 miles) from Albany
Perth Airport (PER)
- Distance
- 387km (241 miles) from Albany