How to travel from Ballina to Shepparton, Australia

The distance between Ballina and Shepparton is around 1,239km (770 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 55m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Ballina to Shepparton by plane, train, 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Ballina (BNK) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Shepparton Station.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$235($160)
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Bus

Take the bus to Sydney then Euroa and then to Fraser St/Wyndham St.

  • Duration23h 30m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$220($145)
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Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Casino Station Coach Bay then take the train to Central Station and then to Benalla Station Platform 2 then take the bus to Shepparton.

  • Duration22h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$205($135)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Shepparton.

  • Duration15h 10m
  • Distance1,427km (887 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ballina and Shepparton

There are several options for getting from Ballina to Shepparton by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$205 ($135) and will take around 22h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$235 ($160).

The distance between Ballina and Shepparton is around 1,239km (770 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,132km (703 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Ballina and Shepparton by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ballina to Shepparton is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx A$235 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Ballina and Shepparton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$205 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ballina and Shepparton. We recommend that you fly from Ballina (BNK) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Shepparton Station. instead which will take 4h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ballina and Shepparton. It typically takes around 23h 30m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ballina to Shepparton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney, Euroa and Euroa Station. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 23h 30m.

Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express, PTV Regional Transit, Premier Motor Service, Murrays Coaches and V-Line run regular bus services between Ballina and Shepparton. Buses run twice a week and take around 23h 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 Shepparton. We recommend that you fly from Ballina (BNK) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Shepparton Station. instead which will take 4h 55m.

The closest major airport to Shepparton is Albury Airport (ABX) (ABX) which is approximately 144km (89 miles) from Shepparton. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) and Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) 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 Shepparton. The distance is around 1,427km (887 miles) by road and it will take around 15h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballina to Shepparton is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around A$235 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ballina and Shepparton

Transport options from Ballina to Shepparton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
4h 55m
A$235($160)
4 times a day1,449km (901 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus5hrs
A$520($350)
once daily1,239km (770 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train6h 45m
A$255($170)
twice daily1,604km (997 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
23h 30m
A$220($145)
twice a week1,580km (982 miles)
Bus via Sydney23h 35m
A$240($160)
twice a week1,625km (1,010 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
22h 15m
A$205($135)
once daily1,672km (1,039 miles)
Bus to Casino Station, Coach Bay, train22h 20m
A$205($135)
once daily1,672km (1,039 miles)
Drive
15h 10m
A$190($130)
on demand1,427km (887 miles)

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Airports near Shepparton

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

ABX
Albury Airport (ABX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
144km (89 miles) from Shepparton
MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
152km (94 miles) from Shepparton
AVV
Avalon Airport (AVV)
International Airport
Distance
200km (125 miles) from Shepparton