How to travel from Ballina to Devonport, Australia
The distance between Ballina and Devonport is around 1,698km (1,055 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Ballina to Devonport by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Devonport → Ballina if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Ballina (BNK) to Devonport (DPO).
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time3h 25m
- Typical costA$265($180)
+ 2 others2 similiar routes
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Bus to Sydney, ferry
Take the bus to Sydney and then to Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport.
- Duration1 day 11h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$445($300)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus, Train and Ferry
Take the bus to Casino Station Coach Bay then take the train to Central Station and then to Southern Cross then take a ferry to Devonport.
- Duration1 day 9h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$350($235)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport.
- Duration1 day 2h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$350($235)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ballina and Devonport
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ballina to Devonport by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around A$265 ($180) and will take around 3h 40m.
The distance between Ballina and Devonport is around 1,698km (1,055 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,517km (943 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Ballina and Devonport by plane.
The quickest way to get from Ballina to Devonport is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx A$265 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Ballina and Devonport is to fly which will typically cost around A$265 ($180) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ballina and Devonport. We recommend that you fly from Ballina (BNK) to Devonport (DPO). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ballina and Devonport. We recommend that you fly from Ballina (BNK) to Devonport (DPO). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Ballina and Devonport. Flights depart from Ballina (BNK) and arrive at Devonport (DPO) - via Melbourne (MEL). The flight takes around 3h 25m.
There is no direct flight from Ballina to Devonport. There is however a flight that goes via Melbourne (MEL). This services will take at least 3h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Ballina to Devonport typically takes around 3h 25m. Flights depart from Ballina (BNK) and and arrive into Devonport (DPO).
The closest major airport to Devonport is Devonport Airport (DPO) (DPO) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Devonport. Burnie Wynyard Airport (BWT) (BWT) and Hobart Airport (HBA) (HBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Ballina to Devonport. We recommend that you fly from Ballina (BNK) to Devonport (DPO). instead which will take 3h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballina to Devonport is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around A$265 ($180).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ballina and Devonport
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 3h 40m | A$265($180) | every 2 hours | 1,698km (1,055 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 5hrs | A$290($195) | every 20 mins | 1,869km (1,161 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 5h 20m | A$270($180) | twice daily | 1,852km (1,151 miles) |
Bus to Sydney, ferry + 1 similar | 1 day 11h | A$445($300) | once daily | 2,194km (1,363 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 1 day 11h | A$410($275) | once daily | 2,198km (1,366 miles) |
Bus, Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 1 day 9h | A$350($235) | once daily | 2,245km (1,395 miles) |
| Bus to Casino Station, Coach Bay, train and ferry | 1 day 9h | A$350($235) | once daily | 2,245km (1,395 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 2h | A$350($235) | twice daily | 2,008km (1,248 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ballina and Devonport
Bus companies
Redline
Byron Bay Express
NSW TrainLink
Premier Motor Service
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Train operators
XPT
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Airports near Devonport
The following major airports near Devonport offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Devonport Airport (DPO)
- Distance
- 6km (3 miles) from Devonport
Burnie Wynyard Airport (BWT)
- Distance
- 57km (36 miles) from Devonport
Hobart Airport (HBA)
- Distance
- 207km (129 miles) from Devonport