How to travel from Ballina to Geraldton, Australia
The distance between Ballina and Geraldton is around 4,104km (2,550 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 7h 35m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Ballina to Geraldton 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 Geraldton → Ballina if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Ballina (BNK) to Geraldton (GET).
- Duration7h 35m
- Flight time7h 20m
- Typical costA$1,005($675)
Qantas
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Bus to Casino Station, Coach Bay, train
Take the bus to Casino Station Coach Bay then take the train to Central Station and then to Perth then take the bus to Transwa Bay Transwa Geraldton.
- Duration3 days 22h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$970($655)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ballina and Geraldton
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ballina to Geraldton by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$760 ($510) and will take around 8h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 7h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,005 ($675).
The distance between Ballina and Geraldton is around 4,104km (2,550 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,777km (2,347 miles)
It takes around 7h 35m to get from Ballina and Geraldton by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ballina to Geraldton is to fly which takes around 7h 35m and will set you back approx A$1,005 ($675).
The cheapest way to travel between Ballina and Geraldton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$760 ($510) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ballina and Geraldton. We recommend that you fly from Ballina (BNK) to Geraldton (GET). instead which will take 7h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ballina and Geraldton. We recommend that you fly from Ballina (BNK) to Geraldton (GET). instead which will take 7h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Ballina and Geraldton. Flights depart from Ballina (BNK) and arrive at Geraldton (GET) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 7h 20m.
There is no direct flight from Ballina to Geraldton. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD) and Perth (PER). This services will take at least 7h 35m (not including layover time).
The flight from Ballina to Geraldton typically takes around 7h 20m. Flights depart from Ballina (BNK) and and arrive into Geraldton (GET).
The closest major airport to Geraldton is Geraldton Airport (GET) (GET) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Geraldton. Shark Bay Airport (MJK) (MJK) 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 Geraldton. The distance is around 4,568km (2,838 miles) by road and it will take around 2 days in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballina to Geraldton is to fly which takes, on average, 7h 35m and will usually cost around A$1,005 ($675).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ballina and Geraldton
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 7h 35m | A$1,005($675) | hourly | 4,272km (2,654 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 8h 25m | A$760($510) | 4 times a day | 4,104km (2,550 miles) |
| Bus to Brisbane International Airport, Fly | 10h 40m | A$1,370($920) | every 20 mins | 4,202km (2,611 miles) |
Bus to Casino Station, Coach Bay, train + 1 similar | 3 days 22h | A$970($655) | once a week | 5,256km (3,266 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 3 days 22h | A$1,055($710) | once a week | 5,198km (3,230 miles) |
Drive | 2 days | A$860($580) | on demand | 4,568km (2,838 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ballina and Geraldton
Bus companies
Byron Bay Express
Byron Easy Bus
Brisbane 2 Byron Express Bus
Premier Motor Service
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Train operators
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Airports near Geraldton
The following major airports near Geraldton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Geraldton Airport (GET)
- Distance
- 9km (6 miles) from Geraldton
Shark Bay Airport (MJK)
- Distance
- 336km (209 miles) from Geraldton
Perth Airport (PER)
- Distance
- 375km (233 miles) from Geraldton