How to travel from Healesville to Ballina, Australia

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.

7 routes found

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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Southern Cross then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Ballina (BNK).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$435($295)
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1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St then Sydney and then to Ballina.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$270($185)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$195($130)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Ballina.

  • Duration16h 40m
  • Distance1,551km (964 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Healesville and Ballina

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Healesville and Ballina

Transport options from Healesville to Ballina
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 10m
A$435($295)
hourly1,364km (848 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane5h 55m
A$380($255)
4 times a day1,522km (946 miles)
Bus
1 day 1h
A$270($185)
once daily1,811km (1,125 miles)
Train and Bus + 2 similar
1 day 1h
A$195($130)
once daily1,876km (1,166 miles)
Train to Central Station, bus1 day 1h
A$195($130)
once daily1,912km (1,188 miles)
Train to Central Station, Bus1 day 2h
A$185($125)
once daily1,858km (1,154 miles)
Drive
16h 40m
A$295($195)
on demand1,551km (964 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