The distance between Ballina and Port Lincoln is around 1,967km (1,222 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 40m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Ballina to Port Lincoln by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Port Lincoln → Ballina if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Ballina (BNK) to Port Lincoln (PLO).
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Take the bus to Sydney, Albury then 85 Franklin St and then to Port Lincoln.
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Take the bus to Brisbane then take the train to Adelaide then take the bus to Port Lincoln.
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There are several options for getting from Ballina to Port Lincoln by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$155 ($105) and will take around 3 days 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$760 ($515).
The distance between Ballina and Port Lincoln is around 1,967km (1,222 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,792km (1,114 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Ballina and Port Lincoln by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 24h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ballina to Port Lincoln is to fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx A$760 ($515).
The cheapest way to travel between Ballina and Port Lincoln, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$155 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Ballina and Port Lincoln. We recommend that you fly from Ballina (BNK) to Port Lincoln (PLO). instead which will take 4h 40m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ballina and Port Lincoln. It typically takes around 1 day 20h and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ballina to Port Lincoln. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney, Albury and 85 Franklin St. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 20h.
Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service, Firefly Express, V/Line and Stateliner run regular bus services between Ballina and Port Lincoln. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 20h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Ballina and Port Lincoln. Flights depart from Ballina (BNK) and arrive at Port Lincoln (PLO) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 4h 25m.
There is no direct flight from Ballina to Port Lincoln. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD) and Adelaide (ADL). This services will take at least 4h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Ballina to Port Lincoln typically takes around 4h 25m. Flights depart from Ballina (BNK) and and arrive into Port Lincoln (PLO).
The closest major airport to Port Lincoln is Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) (PLO) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Port Lincoln. Whyalla Airport (WYA) (WYA) and Adelaide Airport (ADL) (ADL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Ballina and Port Lincoln. The distance is around 2,251km (1,399 miles) by road and it will take around 24h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballina to Port Lincoln is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around A$760 ($515).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 4h 40m | A$760($515) | hourly | 2,037km (1,266 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 5h 30m | A$810($545) | 4 times a day | 1,967km (1,222 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 20h | A$455($305) | 3 times a week | 3,061km (1,902 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3 days 12h | A$155($105) | once a week | 3,527km (2,192 miles) |
Drive + 1 similar | 24h 45m | A$425($285) | on demand | 2,251km (1,399 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry | 1 day 23h | A$640($430) | once a week | 2,992km (1,859 miles) |
Byron Bay Express
Premier Motor Service
Firefly Express
V/Line
Qantas
FlyPelican
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Spencer Gulf Searoad
The following major airports near Port Lincoln offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.