How to travel from Ballina to Swansea, Australia

The distance between Ballina and Swansea is around 534km (332 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3hrs.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Ballina to Swansea by plane, bus, train 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 Bus

Fly from Ballina (BNK) to Newcastle (NTL) then take the bus to Bowman St opp Lake Rd.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    A$385($260)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Charlestown.

  • Duration11h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$105($69)
Operated by

Premier Motor Service

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Casino Station Coach Bay then take the train to Broadmeadow Station.

  • Duration11h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$110($74)
Operated by

NSW TrainLink

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Drive

Drive to Swansea.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Distance606km (376 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ballina and Swansea

There are several options for getting from Ballina to Swansea by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$105 ($69) and will take around 11h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$385 ($260).

The distance between Ballina and Swansea is around 534km (332 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 504km (313 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Ballina and Swansea by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ballina to Swansea is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx A$385 ($260).

The cheapest way to travel between Ballina and Swansea, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$105 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ballina and Swansea. We recommend that you fly from Ballina (BNK) to Newcastle (NTL) then take the bus to Bowman St opp Lake Rd. instead which will take 3hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ballina and Swansea. It typically takes around 11h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ballina to Swansea. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Charlestown. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 20m.

Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Ballina and Swansea. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 20m 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 Swansea. We recommend that you fly from Ballina (BNK) to Newcastle (NTL) then take the bus to Bowman St opp Lake Rd. instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Swansea is Newcastle Airport (NTL) (NTL) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Swansea. Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) and Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) (PQQ) 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 Swansea. The distance is around 606km (376 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballina to Swansea is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around A$385 ($260).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ballina and Swansea

Transport options from Ballina to Swansea
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 4 similar
3hrs
A$385($260)
every 2 hours534km (332 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 25m
A$150($100)
twice daily701km (435 miles)
Plane and Train5hrs
A$160($110)
every 2 hours804km (499 miles)
Fly to Sydney (SYD), Train5h 55m
A$350($235)
hourly828km (514 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train6h 50m
A$165($110)
twice daily969km (602 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11h 20m
A$105($69)
once daily689km (428 miles)
Bus via Yamba YHA11h 30m
A$135($90)
once daily680km (423 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
11h 35m
A$110($74)
twice daily733km (455 miles)
Bus to Grafton Station, Coach Bay, Train12h 10m
A$115($76)
twice daily769km (478 miles)
Drive
6h 45m
A$80($54)
on demand606km (376 miles)

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Airports near Swansea

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

NTL
Newcastle Airport (NTL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Swansea
SYD
Sydney Airport (SYD)
International Airport
Distance
103km (64 miles) from Swansea
PQQ
Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
218km (135 miles) from Swansea