How to travel from Ballina to Nambucca Heads, Australia

The distance between Ballina and Nambucca Heads is around 250km (155 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Ballina to Nambucca Heads 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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Bus

Take the bus to Nambucca Heads.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$42($28)
Operated by

Premier Motor Service

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Drive

Drive to Nambucca Heads.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance250km (155 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ballina and Nambucca Heads

There are several options for getting from Ballina to Nambucca Heads by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$42 ($28) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$48 ($32).

The distance between Ballina and Nambucca Heads is around 250km (155 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 205km (128 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Ballina and Nambucca Heads by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ballina to Nambucca Heads is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx A$48 ($32).

The cheapest way to travel between Ballina and Nambucca Heads, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$42 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ballina and Nambucca Heads. We recommend that you drive to Nambucca Heads. instead which will take 2h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ballina and Nambucca Heads. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Ballina and Nambucca Heads with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 5h 15m.

Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Ballina and Nambucca Heads. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 15m 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 Nambucca Heads. We recommend that you take the bus to Nambucca Heads. instead which will take 5h 15m.

The closest major airport to Nambucca Heads is Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) (CFS) which is approximately 38km (23 miles) from Nambucca Heads. Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) (PQQ) and Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) 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 Nambucca Heads. The distance is around 250km (155 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballina to Nambucca Heads is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around A$42 ($28).

How do I get from Ballina to Nambucca Heads

Compare travel optionsbetween Ballina and Nambucca Heads

Transport options from Ballina to Nambucca Heads
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
5h 15m
A$42($28)
once daily298km (185 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
A$48($32)
on demand250km (155 miles)

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Airports near Nambucca Heads

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

CFS
Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
38km (23 miles) from Nambucca Heads
PQQ
Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Nambucca Heads
OOL
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
International Airport
Distance
280km (174 miles) from Nambucca Heads