How to travel from Ballina to Port Augusta, Australia
The distance between Ballina and Port Augusta is around 1,910km (1,187 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 25m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Ballina to Port Augusta 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 Port Augusta → Ballina if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Ballina (BNK) to Whyalla (WYA) then take the bus to Port Augusta.
- Duration5h 25m
- Flight time4h 20m
- Typical costA$860($580)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Sydney, Albury then 85 Franklin St and then to Port Augusta.
- Duration1 day 14h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$400($270)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Casino Station Coach Bay then take the train to Central Station and then to Adelaide Parklands then take the bus to Port Augusta.
- Duration1 day 20h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$550($370)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ballina and Port Augusta
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ballina to Port Augusta by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$105 ($69) and will take around 3 days 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$860 ($580).
The distance between Ballina and Port Augusta is around 1,910km (1,187 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,562km (971 miles)
It takes around 5h 25m to get from Ballina and Port Augusta by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ballina to Port Augusta is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx A$860 ($580).
The cheapest way to travel between Ballina and Port Augusta, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$105 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ballina and Port Augusta. We recommend that you fly from Ballina (BNK) to Whyalla (WYA) then take the bus to Port Augusta. instead which will take 5h 25m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ballina and Port Augusta. It typically takes around 1 day 14h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ballina to Port Augusta. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney, Albury and 85 Franklin St. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 14h.
Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service, Firefly Express, V/Line and Stateliner run regular bus services between Ballina and Port Augusta. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 14h 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 Port Augusta. We recommend that you fly from Ballina (BNK) to Whyalla (WYA) then take the bus to Port Augusta. instead which will take 5h 25m.
The closest major airport to Port Augusta is Whyalla Airport (WYA) (WYA) which is approximately 66km (41 miles) from Port Augusta. Olympic Dam Airport (OLP) (OLP) and Adelaide Airport (ADL) (ADL) 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 Port Augusta. The distance is around 1,910km (1,187 miles) by road and it will take around 21h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballina to Port Augusta is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around A$860 ($580).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ballina and Port Augusta
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 3 similar | 5h 25m | A$860($580) | twice daily | 2,089km (1,298 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 6h 15m | A$535($360) | twice daily | 2,019km (1,254 miles) |
| Fly to Adelaide (ADL), Bus | 8h 15m | A$645($435) | twice daily | 2,111km (1,312 miles) |
| Bus to Brisbane International Airport, plane | 8h 35m | A$1,065($715) | twice daily | 2,145km (1,333 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 14h | A$400($270) | once daily | 2,684km (1,668 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 1 day 20h | A$550($370) | once a week | 2,883km (1,791 miles) |
| Bus to Brisbane, train | 3 days 7h | A$105($69) | once a week | 3,151km (1,958 miles) |
Drive | 21h 15m | A$360($245) | on demand | 1,910km (1,187 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ballina and Port Augusta
Bus companies
Stateliner
Byron Bay Express
Byron Easy Bus
Brisbane 2 Byron Express Bus
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Train operators
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Airports near Port Augusta
The following major airports near Port Augusta offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Whyalla Airport (WYA)
- Distance
- 66km (41 miles) from Port Augusta
Olympic Dam Airport (OLP)
- Distance
- 238km (148 miles) from Port Augusta
Adelaide Airport (ADL)
- Distance
- 281km (175 miles) from Port Augusta