How to travel from Batemans Bay to Ballina, Australia
The distance between Batemans Bay and Ballina is around 880km (547 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Batemans Bay to Ballina by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ballina → Batemans Bay if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Moruya (MYA) to Ballina (BNK).
- Duration3h 10m
- Flight time2h 45m
- Typical costA$375($250)
Regional Express
+ 3 others2 similiar routes
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Bus to Bomaderry Station, train
Take the bus to Bomaderry Station then take the train to Central Station and then to Casino Station then take the bus to Ballina Coach Stop Tamar St.
- Duration17h 30m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$170($115)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Batemans Bay and Ballina
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Batemans Bay to Ballina by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$170 ($115) and will take around 17h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$375 ($250).
The distance between Batemans Bay and Ballina is around 880km (547 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 825km (512 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Batemans Bay and Ballina by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Batemans Bay to Ballina is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx A$375 ($250).
The cheapest way to travel between Batemans Bay and Ballina, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$170 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Batemans Bay and Ballina. We recommend that you fly from Moruya (MYA) to Ballina (BNK). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Batemans Bay and Ballina. We recommend that you fly from Moruya (MYA) to Ballina (BNK). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Batemans Bay and Ballina. Flights depart from Moruya (MYA) and arrive at Ballina (BNK) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 2h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Batemans Bay to Ballina. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 3h 10m (not including layover time).
The flight from Batemans Bay to Ballina typically takes around 2h 45m. Flights depart from Moruya (MYA) and and arrive into Ballina (BNK).
The closest major airport to Ballina is Ballina Byron Airport (BNK) (BNK) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Ballina. Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) and Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) (CFS) 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 Batemans Bay and Ballina. The distance is around 996km (619 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Batemans Bay to Ballina is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around A$375 ($250).
Compare travel optionsbetween Batemans Bay and Ballina
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 3h 10m | A$375($250) | hourly | 880km (547 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 4h 25m | A$365($245) | twice daily | 1,046km (650 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 4h 45m | A$420($280) | once daily | 992km (616 miles) |
Bus to Bomaderry Station, train + 2 similar | 17h 30m | A$170($115) | twice daily | 1,143km (710 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 17h 50m | A$185($125) | once daily | 1,090km (677 miles) |
| Bus to Albion Park Rail, train | 18h 30m | A$170($115) | once daily | 1,185km (736 miles) |
Drive | 11h 20m | A$130($89) | on demand | 996km (619 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Batemans Bay and Ballina
Airlines
Regional Express
Qantas
Virgin Australia
FlyPelican
Bus companies
Murrays Coaches
Byron Bay Express
Premier Motor Service
Train operators
Transport NSW
Airports near Ballina
The following major airports near Ballina offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Ballina Byron Airport (BNK)
- Distance
- 3km (2 miles) from Ballina
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
- Distance
- 78km (48 miles) from Ballina
Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)
- Distance
- 168km (104 miles) from Ballina