How to travel from Bright to Ballina, Australia

The distance between Bright and Ballina is around 1,187km (737 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 50m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Bright 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.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Ford Street and then to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Ballina (BNK).

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    A$410($275)
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Bus

Take the bus to Ford Street, Albury then Parramatta and then to Ballina.

  • Duration22h 20m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$180($120)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Wangaratta then take the train to Central Station and then to Casino Station then take the bus to Ballina Coach Stop Tamar St.

  • Duration23hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$200($135)
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Drive

Drive to Ballina.

  • Duration14h 40m
  • Distance1,360km (845 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bright and Ballina

There are several options for getting from Bright to Ballina by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$180 ($120) and will take around 22h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$410 ($275).

The distance between Bright and Ballina is around 1,187km (737 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,070km (665 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Bright and Ballina by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bright to Ballina is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx A$410 ($275).

The cheapest way to travel between Bright and Ballina, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$180 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bright and Ballina. We recommend that you take the bus to Ford Street and then to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Ballina (BNK). instead which will take 4h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bright and Ballina. It typically takes around 22h 20m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bright to Ballina. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ford Street, Albury, Parramatta and Hornsby Station Stand F. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 22h 20m.

V-Line, PTV Regional Transit, Firefly Express, Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Bright and Ballina. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 22h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bright to Ballina. We recommend that you take the bus to Ford Street and then to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Ballina (BNK). instead which will take 4h 50m.

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 Bright and Ballina. The distance is around 1,360km (845 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bright to Ballina is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around A$410 ($275).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bright and Ballina

Transport options from Bright to Ballina
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 2 similar
4h 50m
A$410($275)
once daily1,187km (737 miles)
Bus to Ford Street, plane6h 15m
A$370($250)
once daily1,353km (841 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane6h 30m
A$255($170)
twice daily1,596km (992 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
22h 20m
A$180($120)
4 times a week1,479km (919 miles)
Bus via Ford Street22h 35m
A$225($150)
once daily1,563km (971 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
23hrs
A$200($135)
once daily1,669km (1,037 miles)
Bus to Wangaratta, train23h 15m
A$210($140)
once daily1,704km (1,059 miles)
Drive
14h 40m
A$180($120)
on demand1,360km (845 miles)

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Airports near Ballina

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

BNK
Ballina Byron Airport (BNK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Ballina
OOL
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
International Airport
Distance
78km (48 miles) from Ballina
CFS
Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
168km (104 miles) from Ballina