How to travel from Ballina to Gold Coast, Australia

The distance between Ballina and Gold Coast is around 112km (70 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 15m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Ballina to Gold Coast by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Surfers Paradise.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$28($19)
Operated byGreyhound Australia+ 1 others
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Gold Coast.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Distance112km (70 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ballina and Gold Coast

There are several options for getting from Ballina to Gold Coast by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$28 ($19) and will take around 2h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$15 ($10).

The distance between Ballina and Gold Coast is around 112km (70 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 97km (60 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Ballina and Gold Coast by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ballina to Gold Coast is to drive which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx A$15 ($10).

The cheapest way to travel between Ballina and Gold Coast, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$28 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ballina and Gold Coast. We recommend that you drive to Gold Coast. instead which will take 1h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ballina and Gold Coast. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Ballina and Gold Coast with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 2h 45m.

Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Ballina and Gold Coast. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ballina to Gold Coast. We recommend that you take the bus to Surfers Paradise. instead which will take 2h 45m.

The closest major airport to Gold Coast is Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Gold Coast. Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) and Ballina Byron Airport (BNK) (BNK) 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 Gold Coast. The distance is around 112km (70 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballina to Gold Coast is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around A$28 ($19).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ballina and Gold Coast

Transport options from Ballina to Gold Coast
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 45m
A$28($19)
twice daily128km (80 miles)
Drive
1h 15m
A$15($10)
on demand112km (70 miles)

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Airports near Gold Coast

The following major airports near Gold Coast offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

OOL
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
International Airport
Distance
21km (13 miles) from Gold Coast
BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Gold Coast
BNK
Ballina Byron Airport (BNK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
94km (58 miles) from Gold Coast