The distance between Eden and Ballina is around 1,193km (741 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 13h 50m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Eden to Ballina by 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 → Eden if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Sydney and then to Ballina.
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Take the bus to Canberra Station Coach Stop then take the train to Central Station and then to Casino Station then take the bus to Ballina Coach Stop Tamar St.
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There are several options for getting from Eden to Ballina by 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 21h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 13h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$225 ($150).
The distance between Eden and Ballina is around 1,193km (741 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 973km (605 miles)
It takes around 22h 35m to get from Eden and Ballina by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Eden to Ballina is to drive which takes around 13h 50m and will set you back approx A$225 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Eden 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.
There is no train service that runs between Eden and Ballina. We recommend that you drive to Ballina. instead which will take 13h 50m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Eden and Ballina. It typically takes around 22h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Eden to Ballina. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 22h 35m.
Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Eden and Ballina. Buses run once daily and take around 22h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Eden to Ballina. We recommend that you take the bus to Sydney and then to Ballina. instead which will take 22h 35m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Eden and Ballina. The distance is around 1,193km (741 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Eden to Ballina is to take the bus which takes, on average, 22h 35m and will usually cost around A$195 ($130).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 22h 35m | A$195($130) | once daily | 1,322km (822 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 21h 25m | A$170($115) | twice daily | 1,469km (913 miles) |
Bus to Albion Park Rail, train | 22h 50m | A$180($120) | once daily | 1,409km (875 miles) |
Drive | 13h 50m | A$225($150) | on demand | 1,193km (741 miles) |
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Transport for NSW
Byron Bay Express
Premier Motor Service
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The following major airports near Ballina offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.