How to travel from Ballina to Yamba, Australia

The distance between Ballina and Yamba is around 98km (61 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 20m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Ballina to Yamba by 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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Bus

Take the bus to Yamba YHA.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    A$19($13)
Operated byGreyhound Australia+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Yamba.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Distance99km (61 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ballina and Yamba

There are several options for getting from Ballina to Yamba by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$19 ($13) and will take around 1h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$19 ($13).

The distance between Ballina and Yamba is around 98km (61 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 67km (42 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Ballina and Yamba by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ballina to Yamba is to drive which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx A$19 ($13).

The cheapest way to travel between Ballina and Yamba, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$19 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ballina and Yamba. We recommend that you drive to Yamba. instead which will take 1h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ballina and Yamba. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Ballina and Yamba with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 1h 55m.

Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Ballina and Yamba. Buses run once daily and take around 1h 55m 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 Yamba. We recommend that you take the bus to Yamba YHA. instead which will take 1h 55m.

The closest major airport to Yamba is Ballina Byron Airport (BNK) (BNK) which is approximately 70km (43 miles) from Yamba. Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) (CFS) and Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) 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 Yamba. The distance is around 99km (61 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballina to Yamba is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around A$19 ($13).

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Transport options from Ballina to Yamba
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1h 55m
A$19($13)
every 20 mins98km (61 miles)
Drive
1h 20m
A$19($13)
on demand99km (61 miles)

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Airports near Yamba

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

BNK
Ballina Byron Airport (BNK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
70km (43 miles) from Yamba
CFS
Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Yamba
OOL
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
International Airport
Distance
142km (89 miles) from Yamba