The distance between Ballina and Canberra is around 991km (616 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 10h 45m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Ballina to Canberra by 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 Canberra → Ballina if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Sydney and then to Canberra.
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Take the bus to Casino Station Coach Bay then take the train to Central Station then take the bus to Canberra.
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There are several options for getting from Ballina to Canberra by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$155 ($105) and will take around 17hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 10h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$130 ($89).
The distance between Ballina and Canberra is around 991km (616 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 829km (515 miles)
It takes around 16h 20m to get from Ballina and Canberra by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ballina to Canberra is to drive which takes around 10h 45m and will set you back approx A$130 ($89).
The cheapest way to travel between Ballina and Canberra, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$155 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Ballina and Canberra. We recommend that you drive to Canberra. instead which will take 10h 45m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ballina and Canberra. It typically takes around 16h 20m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ballina to Canberra. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 16h 20m.
Greyhound Australia, Murrays Coaches and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Ballina and Canberra. Buses run twice a week and take around 16h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ballina to Canberra. We recommend that you take the bus to Sydney and then to Canberra. instead which will take 16h 20m.
The closest major airport to Canberra is Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Canberra. Moruya Airport (MYA) (MYA) and Wagga Wagga Airport (WGA) (WGA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Ballina and Canberra. The distance is around 991km (616 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballina to Canberra is to take the bus which takes, on average, 16h 20m and will usually cost around A$200 ($135).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 16h 20m | A$200($135) | twice a week | 1,095km (680 miles) |
Bus via Sydney | 17hrs | A$155($105) | once daily | 1,108km (689 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 16h 35m | A$165($110) | twice daily | 1,152km (716 miles) |
Bus to Casino Station, Coach Bay, train | 17h 10m | A$165($110) | twice daily | 1,187km (738 miles) |
Drive | 10h 45m | A$130($89) | on demand | 991km (616 miles) |
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Byron Bay Express
Murrays Coaches
Premier Motor Service
The following major airports near Canberra offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.