How to travel from Ballina to Bunbury, Australia
The distance between Ballina and Bunbury is around 3,902km (2,425 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 45m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Ballina to Bunbury 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 Bunbury → Ballina if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Ballina (BNK) to Busselton (BQB) then take the bus to Bunbury.
- Duration7h 45m
- Flight time6h 30m
- Typical costA$745($500)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Sydney then take the train to Perth and then to Bunbury Stn Transwa Rail Bunbury.
- Duration3 days 18h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$945($635)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ballina and Bunbury
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ballina to Bunbury by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$695 ($470) and will take around 12h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 7h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$745 ($500).
The distance between Ballina and Bunbury is around 3,902km (2,425 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,626km (2,253 miles)
It takes around 7h 45m to get from Ballina and Bunbury by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 23h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ballina to Bunbury is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 45m and will set you back approx A$745 ($500).
The cheapest way to travel between Ballina and Bunbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$695 ($470) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ballina and Bunbury. We recommend that you fly from Ballina (BNK) to Busselton (BQB) then take the bus to Bunbury. instead which will take 7h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ballina and Bunbury. We recommend that you fly from Ballina (BNK) to Busselton (BQB) then take the bus to Bunbury. instead which will take 7h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ballina to Bunbury. We recommend that you fly from Ballina (BNK) to Busselton (BQB) then take the bus to Bunbury. instead which will take 7h 45m.
The closest major airport to Bunbury is Busselton Airport (BQB) (BQB) which is approximately 46km (28 miles) from Bunbury. Perth Airport (PER) (PER) and Albany Airport (ALH) (ALH) 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 Bunbury. The distance is around 4,428km (2,751 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 23h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballina to Bunbury is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 45m and will usually cost around A$745 ($500).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ballina and Bunbury
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 5 similar | 7h 45m | A$745($500) | every 20 mins | 4,042km (2,511 miles) |
| Fly to Perth (PER), Bus | 8h 40m | A$1,085($730) | every 20 mins | 4,156km (2,582 miles) |
| Bus to Gold Coast Airport, plane | 9h 25m | A$805($545) | every 20 mins | 4,198km (2,609 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 9h 30m | A$805($540) | every 20 mins | 3,902km (2,425 miles) |
| Bus to Brisbane International Airport, plane | 11h 45m | A$1,010($680) | every 20 mins | 4,360km (2,709 miles) |
| Bus to Brisbane International Airport, plane | 12h 10m | A$695($470) | every 20 mins | 4,000km (2,486 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3 days 18h | A$945($635) | once a week | 4,941km (3,070 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 23h | A$835($560) | on demand | 4,428km (2,751 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ballina and Bunbury
Bus companies
South West Coach Lines
Byron Bay Express
Byron Easy Bus
Brisbane 2 Byron Express Bus
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Train operators
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Transwa
Airports near Bunbury
The following major airports near Bunbury offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Busselton Airport (BQB)
- Distance
- 46km (28 miles) from Bunbury
Perth Airport (PER)
- Distance
- 158km (98 miles) from Bunbury
Albany Airport (ALH)
- Distance
- 269km (167 miles) from Bunbury