How to travel from Ballina to Strahan, Australia
The distance between Ballina and Strahan is around 1,924km (1,195 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 55m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Ballina to Strahan by plane, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Strahan → Ballina if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Ballina (BNK) to Burnie (BWT) then take the bus to IGA Reid St.
- Duration7h 55m
- Flight time3h 25m
- Typical costA$420($285)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Car and Ferry
Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to Strahan.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$620($415)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ballina and Strahan
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ballina to Strahan by plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around A$420 ($285) and will take around 7h 55m.
The distance between Ballina and Strahan is around 1,924km (1,195 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,653km (1,027 miles)
It takes around 7h 55m to get from Ballina and Strahan by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Ballina to Strahan is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 55m and will set you back approx A$420 ($285).
The cheapest way to travel between Ballina and Strahan is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$420 ($285) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ballina and Strahan. We recommend that you fly from Ballina (BNK) to Burnie (BWT) then take the bus to IGA Reid St. instead which will take 7h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ballina and Strahan. We recommend that you fly from Ballina (BNK) to Burnie (BWT) then take the bus to IGA Reid St. instead which will take 7h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ballina to Strahan. We recommend that you fly from Ballina (BNK) to Burnie (BWT) then take the bus to IGA Reid St. instead which will take 7h 55m.
The closest major airport to Strahan is Burnie Wynyard Airport (BWT) (BWT) which is approximately 133km (83 miles) from Strahan. Devonport Airport (DPO) (DPO) and Hobart Airport (HBA) (HBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Ballina to Strahan. We recommend that you fly from Ballina (BNK) to Burnie (BWT) then take the bus to IGA Reid St. instead which will take 7h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballina to Strahan is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 55m and will usually cost around A$420 ($285).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ballina and Strahan
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 4 similar | 7h 55m | A$420($285) | once daily | 1,924km (1,195 miles) |
| Fly to Launceston (LST), bus | 9h 40m | A$640($430) | once daily | 1,948km (1,211 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 9h 45m | A$780($525) | once daily | 2,081km (1,293 miles) |
| Bus to Gold Coast Airport, plane | 10h 10m | A$695($465) | once daily | 2,154km (1,338 miles) |
| Bus to Gold Coast Airport, plane | 10h 50m | A$655($440) | once daily | 2,116km (1,315 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 5h | A$620($415) | twice daily | 2,219km (1,379 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ballina and Strahan
Airlines
Regional Express
Qantas
Sharp Aviation
Virgin Australia
Bus companies
Tassielink Transit
Byron Bay Express
Merseylink
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Airports near Strahan
The following major airports near Strahan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Burnie Wynyard Airport (BWT)
- Distance
- 133km (83 miles) from Strahan
Devonport Airport (DPO)
- Distance
- 142km (88 miles) from Strahan
Hobart Airport (HBA)
- Distance
- 194km (121 miles) from Strahan