How to travel from Ballina to Seventeen Seventy, Australia

The distance between Ballina and Seventeen Seventy is around 667km (415 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 8h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Ballina to Seventeen Seventy by 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 Seventeen SeventyBallina if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Brisbane and then to Miriam Vale.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$385($260)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane and then to Taunton.

  • Duration13h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$285($195)
Operated by

Premier Motor Service

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Brisbane then take the train to Miriam Vale.

  • Duration11h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$380($255)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Seventeen Seventy.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Distance667km (415 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ballina and Seventeen Seventy

There are several options for getting from Ballina to Seventeen Seventy by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$285 ($195) and will take around 13h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 8h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$125 ($85).

The distance between Ballina and Seventeen Seventy is around 667km (415 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 549km (341 miles)

It takes around 11h 55m to get from Ballina and Seventeen Seventy by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ballina to Seventeen Seventy is to drive which takes around 8h 25m and will set you back approx A$125 ($85).

The cheapest way to travel between Ballina and Seventeen Seventy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$285 ($195) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ballina and Seventeen Seventy. It typically takes around 10h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ballina to Seventeen Seventy. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lismore Transit Centre Molesworth St, Casino Station Coach Bay, Brisbane and Miriam Vale. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 20m.

NSW TrainLink and Queensland Rail Travel run train services between Ballina and Seventeen Seventy. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 10h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ballina and Seventeen Seventy. It typically takes around 13h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ballina to Seventeen Seventy. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Byron Bay Interchange Stand B, Brisbane and Taunton. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 30m.

NSW TrainLink, Brisbane 2 Byron Express Bus, Premier Motor Service, Greyhound Australia and Byron Easy Bus run regular bus services between Ballina and Seventeen Seventy. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 30m 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 Seventeen Seventy. We recommend that you take the bus to Brisbane then take the train to Miriam Vale. instead which will take 11h 55m.

The closest major airport to Seventeen Seventy is Gladstone Airport (GLT) (GLT) which is approximately 75km (46 miles) from Seventeen Seventy. Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) (HVB) and Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) 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 Seventeen Seventy. The distance is around 667km (415 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballina to Seventeen Seventy is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 11h 55m and will usually cost around A$380 ($255).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ballina and Seventeen Seventy

Transport options from Ballina to Seventeen Seventy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
10h 20m
A$385($260)
twice daily761km (473 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
13h 30m
A$285($195)
once daily872km (542 miles)
Bus via Brisbane International Airport14h 45m
A$345($235)
once daily881km (548 miles)
Bus and Train
11h 55m
A$380($255)
once daily732km (455 miles)
Drive
8h 25m
A$125($85)
on demand667km (415 miles)

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Airports near Seventeen Seventy

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

GLT
Gladstone Airport (GLT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
75km (46 miles) from Seventeen Seventy
HVB
Hervey Bay Airport (HVB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
163km (102 miles) from Seventeen Seventy
BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
380km (236 miles) from Seventeen Seventy