How to travel from Ballina to Port Fairy, Australia
The distance between Ballina and Port Fairy is around 1,670km (1,038 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 5m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Ballina to Port Fairy 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 Fairy → Ballina if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Ballina (BNK) to Mount Gambier (MGB) then take the bus to Port Fairy Visitor Centre.
- Duration6h 5m
- Flight time3h 25m
- Typical costA$550($370)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Sydney, Melbourne then Ararat station and then to Port Fairy Visitor Centre.
- Duration1 day 8h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costA$365($245)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Casino Station Coach Bay then take the train to Central Station then Southern Cross and then to Warrnambool Station.
- Duration1 day 4h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$255($170)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ballina and Port Fairy
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ballina to Port Fairy by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$255 ($170) and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$550 ($370).
The distance between Ballina and Port Fairy is around 1,670km (1,038 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,488km (925 miles)
It takes around 6h 5m to get from Ballina and Port Fairy by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ballina to Port Fairy is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 5m and will set you back approx A$550 ($370).
The cheapest way to travel between Ballina and Port Fairy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$255 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ballina and Port Fairy. We recommend that you fly from Ballina (BNK) to Mount Gambier (MGB) then take the bus to Port Fairy Visitor Centre. instead which will take 6h 5m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ballina and Port Fairy. It typically takes around 1 day 8h and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ballina to Port Fairy. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney, Melbourne and Ararat station. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 8h.
Premier Motor Service, Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and V-Line run regular bus services between Ballina and Port Fairy. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 8h 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 Fairy. We recommend that you fly from Ballina (BNK) to Mount Gambier (MGB) then take the bus to Port Fairy Visitor Centre. instead which will take 6h 5m.
The closest major airport to Port Fairy is Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) (MGB) which is approximately 146km (91 miles) from Port Fairy. Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) and Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) 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 Fairy. The distance is around 1,852km (1,151 miles) by road and it will take around 19h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballina to Port Fairy is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 5m and will usually cost around A$550 ($370).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ballina and Port Fairy
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 6h 5m | A$550($370) | once daily | 1,832km (1,138 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 7h 20m | A$270($180) | 4 times a week | 1,670km (1,038 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 8h | A$365($245) | 3 times a week | 2,195km (1,364 miles) |
| Bus via Sydney | 1 day 11h | A$400($270) | 3 times a week | 2,500km (1,554 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 1 day 4h | A$255($170) | once daily | 2,110km (1,311 miles) |
| Bus to Casino Station, Coach Bay, train | 1 day 4h | A$255($170) | once daily | 2,110km (1,311 miles) |
Drive | 19h 50m | A$245($165) | on demand | 1,852km (1,151 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ballina and Port Fairy
Bus companies
V-Line
NSW TrainLink
Premier Motor Service
Firefly Express
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
Train operators
XPT
Airports near Port Fairy
The following major airports near Port Fairy offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Mount Gambier Airport (MGB)
- Distance
- 146km (91 miles) from Port Fairy
Avalon Airport (AVV)
- Distance
- 199km (124 miles) from Port Fairy
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
- Distance
- 242km (150 miles) from Port Fairy