How to travel from Ballina to Albury, Australia

The distance between Ballina and Albury is around 1,070km (665 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 Ballina to Albury 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 Ballina (BNK) to Albury (ABX).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time2h 55m
  • Typical cost
    A$490($330)
Operated by

Qantas

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Bus

Take the bus to Sydney and then to Albury.

  • Duration20h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$255($170)

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Casino Station Coach Bay then take the train to Central Station and then to Albury Station Platform 1.

  • Duration20h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$180($120)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Albury.

  • Duration13h 20m
  • Distance1,255km (780 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ballina and Albury

There are several options for getting from Ballina to Albury by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$175 ($115) and will take around 21h 10m. 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$490 ($330).

The distance between Ballina and Albury is around 1,070km (665 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,016km (631 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Ballina and Albury by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ballina to Albury is to fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx A$490 ($330).

The cheapest way to travel between Ballina and Albury, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$175 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ballina and Albury. It typically takes around 20h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ballina to Albury. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 20h 25m.

Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Ballina and Albury. Buses run once daily and take around 20h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Ballina and Albury. Flights depart from Ballina (BNK) and arrive at Albury (ABX) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 2h 55m.

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

The flight from Ballina to Albury typically takes around 2h 55m. Flights depart from Ballina (BNK) and and arrive into Albury (ABX).

The closest major airport to Albury is Albury Airport (ABX) (ABX) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Albury. Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) and Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) 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 Albury. The distance is around 1,255km (780 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballina to Albury is to fly which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around A$490 ($330).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ballina and Albury

Transport options from Ballina to Albury
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3hrs
A$490($330)
every 2 hours1,070km (665 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 40m
A$450($305)
twice daily1,235km (768 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
20h 25m
A$255($170)
once daily1,432km (890 miles)
Bus via Hornsby21h 10m
A$175($115)
4 times a week1,360km (845 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
20h 30m
A$180($120)
once daily1,502km (933 miles)
Bus to Casino Station, Coach Bay, train20h 35m
A$180($120)
once daily1,502km (933 miles)
Drive
13h 20m
A$165($110)
on demand1,255km (780 miles)

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Airports near Albury

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

ABX
Albury Airport (ABX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (2 miles) from Albury
CBR
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
International Airport
Distance
223km (138 miles) from Albury
MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
256km (159 miles) from Albury