How to travel from Ballina to Bathurst, Australia
The distance between Ballina and Bathurst is around 4,108km (2,553 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 7h 45m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Ballina to Bathurst 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 Bathurst → Ballina if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Ballina (BNK) to Albany (ALH).
- Duration7h 45m
- Flight time7h 30m
- Typical costA$1,150($775)
Qantas
+ 2 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 23h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$960($645)
Multiple operators
Drive
Drive to Campbell Rd After Bathhurst St.
- Duration1 day 20h
- Distance4,238km (2,634 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ballina and Bathurst
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ballina to Bathurst by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around A$720 ($485) and will take around 14h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 7h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,150 ($775).
The distance between Ballina and Bathurst is around 4,108km (2,553 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 632km (393 miles)
It takes around 7h 45m to get from Ballina and Bathurst 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 Bathurst is to fly which takes around 7h 45m and will set you back approx A$1,150 ($775).
The cheapest way to travel between Ballina and Bathurst, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$720 ($485) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ballina and Bathurst. We recommend that you fly from Ballina (BNK) to Albany (ALH). instead which will take 7h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ballina and Bathurst. We recommend that you fly from Ballina (BNK) to Albany (ALH). instead which will take 7h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Ballina and Bathurst. Flights depart from Ballina (BNK) and arrive at Albany (ALH) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 7h 30m.
There is no direct flight from Ballina to Bathurst. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD) and Perth (PER). This services will take at least 7h 45m (not including layover time).
The flight from Ballina to Bathurst typically takes around 7h 30m. Flights depart from Ballina (BNK) and and arrive into Albany (ALH).
The closest major airport to Bathurst is Orange Airport (OAG) (OAG) which is approximately 42km (26 miles) from Bathurst. Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) and Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) 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 Bathurst. The distance is around 4,238km (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 Bathurst is to fly which takes, on average, 7h 45m and will usually cost around A$1,150 ($775).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ballina and Bathurst
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 5 similar | 7h 45m | A$1,150($775) | hourly | 4,276km (2,657 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 8h 30m | A$885($595) | 4 times a day | 4,108km (2,553 miles) |
| Bus to Brisbane International Airport, Fly | 10h 50m | A$1,580($1,065) | every 20 mins | 4,207km (2,614 miles) |
| Bus to Coffs Harbour, Fly | 11h 45m | A$1,485($1,000) | once daily | 4,352km (2,704 miles) |
| Bus to Gold Coast Airport, plane | 13h 45m | A$775($525) | once daily | 4,154km (2,581 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 14h 15m | A$720($485) | once daily | 4,453km (2,767 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3 days 23h | A$960($645) | once a week | 5,186km (3,222 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 20h | A$800($540) | on demand | 4,238km (2,634 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ballina and Bathurst
Bus companies
Byron Bay Express
Byron Easy Bus
Brisbane 2 Byron Express Bus
Transwa
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Train operators
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Airports near Bathurst
The following major airports near Bathurst offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Orange Airport (OAG)
- Distance
- 42km (26 miles) from Bathurst
Sydney Airport (SYD)
- Distance
- 159km (99 miles) from Bathurst
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
- Distance
- 214km (133 miles) from Bathurst