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.
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.
👋 Also check out Yamba → Ballina if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Yamba YHA.
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.
There is no train service that runs between Ballina and Yamba. We recommend that you drive to Yamba. instead which will take 1h 20m.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 1h 55m | A$19($13) | every 20 mins | 98km (61 miles) |
Drive | 1h 20m | A$19($13) | on demand | 99km (61 miles) |
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The following major airports near Yamba offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.