How to travel from Ballina to Mollymook, Australia

The distance between Ballina and Mollymook is around 829km (515 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 20m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Ballina to Mollymook by plane, train, 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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Fly to Moruya (MYA), Bus

Fly from Ballina (BNK) to Moruya (MYA) then take the bus to Princes Hwy Opp Wason St.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    A$310($205)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Sydney and then to Ulladulla.

  • Duration18h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$165($110)
Operated by

Premier Motor Service

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Casino Station Coach Bay then take the train to Central Station and then to Bombo Station then take the bus to Ulladulla.

  • Duration18hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$140($95)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Mollymook.

  • Duration10h 35m
  • Distance941km (585 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ballina and Mollymook

There are several options for getting from Ballina to Mollymook by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$115 ($77) and will take around 18h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$310 ($205).

The distance between Ballina and Mollymook is around 829km (515 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 777km (483 miles)

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Ballina and Mollymook by plane, train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ballina to Mollymook is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx A$310 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Ballina and Mollymook, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$115 ($77) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ballina and Mollymook. We recommend that you fly from Ballina (BNK) to Moruya (MYA) then take the bus to Princes Hwy Opp Wason St. instead which will take 4h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ballina and Mollymook. It typically takes around 18h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ballina to Mollymook. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 18h 10m.

Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Ballina and Mollymook. Buses run once daily and take around 18h 10m 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 Mollymook. We recommend that you fly from Ballina (BNK) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Kiama Station then take the bus to Princes Hwy After Wason St. instead which will take 5h 45m.

The closest major airport to Mollymook is Moruya Airport (MYA) (MYA) which is approximately 69km (43 miles) from Mollymook. Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) and Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) 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 Mollymook. The distance is around 941km (585 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballina to Mollymook is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around A$235 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ballina and Mollymook

Transport options from Ballina to Mollymook
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Moruya (MYA), Bus + 4 similar
4h 20m
A$310($205)
twice daily932km (579 miles)
Plane and Bus6h 25m
A$660($445)
once daily1,064km (661 miles)
Bus and Plane7h 15m
A$500($340)
once daily1,208km (751 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus5h 45m
A$235($160)
once daily829km (515 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train7h 35m
A$270($180)
once daily997km (619 miles)
Bus
18h 10m
A$165($110)
once daily1,041km (647 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
18hrs
A$140($95)
once daily1,093km (679 miles)
Bus to Casino Station, Coach Bay, train18h 25m
A$115($77)
twice a week1,070km (665 miles)
Drive
10h 35m
A$180($120)
on demand941km (585 miles)

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Airports near Mollymook

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

MYA
Moruya Airport (MYA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Mollymook
CBR
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
International Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from Mollymook
SYD
Sydney Airport (SYD)
International Airport
Distance
170km (105 miles) from Mollymook