How to travel from Beechworth to Ballina, Australia
The distance between Beechworth and Ballina is around 1,129km (702 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 60m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Beechworth to Ballina by bus, plane, 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 → Beechworth if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Ballina (BNK).
- Duration3h 60m
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical costA$405($270)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Albury then Sydney and then to Ballina.
- Duration21hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$255($170)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Albury then take the train to Central Station and then to Grafton Station then take the bus to Ballina Coach Stop Tamar St.
- Duration21h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$190($130)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Beechworth and Ballina
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Beechworth to Ballina by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$170 ($115) and will take around 21h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$405 ($270).
The distance between Beechworth and Ballina is around 1,129km (702 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,053km (654 miles)
It takes around 3h 60m to get from Beechworth and Ballina by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Beechworth to Ballina is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx A$405 ($270).
The cheapest way to travel between Beechworth and Ballina, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$170 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Beechworth and Ballina. We recommend that you take the bus to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Ballina (BNK). instead which will take 3h 60m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Beechworth and Ballina. It typically takes around 21hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Beechworth to Ballina. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Albury and Sydney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 21hrs.
PTV Regional Transit, Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Beechworth and Ballina. Buses run once daily and take around 21hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Beechworth to Ballina. We recommend that you take the bus to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Ballina (BNK). instead which will take 3h 60m.
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 Beechworth and Ballina. The distance is around 1,302km (809 miles) by road and it will take around 14hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Beechworth to Ballina is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around A$405 ($270).
Compare travel optionsbetween Beechworth and Ballina
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 3h 60m | A$405($270) | twice daily | 1,129km (702 miles) |
| Bus to Albury, plane | 5h 25m | A$365($245) | twice daily | 1,296km (805 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 21hrs | A$255($170) | once daily | 1,491km (926 miles) |
| Bus via Albury | 21h 30m | A$170($115) | 4 times a week | 1,422km (883 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 21h 55m | A$190($130) | once daily | 1,599km (994 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 22h 5m | A$190($130) | once daily | 1,611km (1,001 miles) |
Drive | 14hrs | A$170($115) | on demand | 1,302km (809 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Beechworth and Ballina
Bus companies
PTV Regional Transit
Byron Bay Express
Firefly Express
Premier Motor Service
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Train operators
XPT
NSW TrainLink
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