The distance between Healesville and Ballina is around 1,364km (848 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Healesville to Ballina by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ballina → Healesville if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Southern Cross then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Ballina (BNK).
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Take the bus to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St then Sydney and then to Ballina.
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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 Healesville to Ballina by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$185 ($125) and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$435 ($295).
The distance between Healesville and Ballina is around 1,364km (848 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,228km (763 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Healesville and Ballina by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Healesville to Ballina is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx A$435 ($295).
The cheapest way to travel between Healesville and Ballina, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$185 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Healesville and Ballina. We recommend that you take the train to Southern Cross then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Ballina (BNK). instead which will take 4h 10m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Healesville and Ballina. It typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Healesville to Ballina. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Sydney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 1h.
Metropolitan buses, Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Healesville and Ballina. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 1h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Healesville to Ballina. We recommend that you take the train to Southern Cross then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Ballina (BNK). instead which will take 4h 10m.
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 Healesville and Ballina. The distance is around 1,551km (964 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Healesville to Ballina is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around A$435 ($295).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 1 similar | 4h 10m | A$435($295) | hourly | 1,364km (848 miles) |
Bus, Train and Plane | 5h 55m | A$380($255) | 4 times a day | 1,522km (946 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 1h | A$270($185) | once daily | 1,811km (1,125 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 1 day 1h | A$195($130) | once daily | 1,876km (1,166 miles) |
Train to Central Station, bus | 1 day 1h | A$195($130) | once daily | 1,912km (1,188 miles) |
Train to Central Station, Bus | 1 day 2h | A$185($125) | once daily | 1,858km (1,154 miles) |
Drive | 16h 40m | A$295($195) | on demand | 1,551km (964 miles) |
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Byron Bay Express
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The following major airports near Ballina offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.