How to travel from Ballina to Esperance, Australia
The distance between Ballina and Esperance is around 3,780km (2,349 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 8h 10m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Ballina to Esperance 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 Esperance → Ballina if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Ballina (BNK) to Esperance (EPR).
- Duration8h 10m
- Flight time7h 50m
- Typical costA$590($395)
+ 3 others4 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 Transwa Bay Transwa Esperance.
- Duration4 days 2h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,200($805)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ballina and Esperance
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ballina to Esperance by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$505 ($340) and will take around 8h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 8h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$590 ($395).
The distance between Ballina and Esperance is around 3,780km (2,349 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,046km (1,893 miles)
It takes around 8h 10m to get from Ballina and Esperance by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 16h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ballina to Esperance is to fly which takes around 8h 10m and will set you back approx A$590 ($395).
The cheapest way to travel between Ballina and Esperance, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$505 ($340) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ballina and Esperance. We recommend that you fly from Ballina (BNK) to Esperance (EPR). instead which will take 8h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ballina and Esperance. We recommend that you fly from Ballina (BNK) to Esperance (EPR). instead which will take 8h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Ballina and Esperance. Flights depart from Ballina (BNK) and arrive at Esperance (EPR) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 7h 50m.
There is no direct flight from Ballina to Esperance. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD) and Perth (PER). This services will take at least 8h 10m (not including layover time).
The flight from Ballina to Esperance typically takes around 7h 50m. Flights depart from Ballina (BNK) and and arrive into Esperance (EPR).
The closest major airport to Esperance is Esperance Airport (EPR) (EPR) which is approximately 20km (13 miles) from Esperance. Kalgoorlie Airport (KGI) (KGI) and Perth Airport (PER) (PER) 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 Esperance. The distance is around 3,780km (2,349 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 16h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballina to Esperance is to fly which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around A$590 ($395).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ballina and Esperance
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 8h 10m | A$590($395) | every 2 hours | 4,491km (2,791 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 8h 55m | A$505($340) | twice daily | 4,321km (2,685 miles) |
| Bus to Coffs Harbour, Fly | 12h 10m | A$760($515) | once daily | 4,567km (2,838 miles) |
| Bus to Gold Coast Airport, plane | 13h 15m | A$840($565) | 3 times a week | 4,653km (2,892 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 10h 60m | A$1,600($1,075) | twice daily | 4,445km (2,762 miles) |
Bus and Train | 4 days 2h | A$1,200($805) | once a week | 5,891km (3,661 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 16h | A$500($335) | on demand | 3,780km (2,349 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ballina and Esperance
Bus companies
Byron Bay Express
TransWA
NSW TrainLink
Premier Motor Service
Airlines
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Train operators
TRANSLink QLD
Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific
Airports near Esperance
The following major airports near Esperance offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Esperance Airport (EPR)
- Distance
- 20km (13 miles) from Esperance
Kalgoorlie Airport (KGI)
- Distance
- 344km (214 miles) from Esperance
Perth Airport (PER)
- Distance
- 594km (369 miles) from Esperance