How to travel from Kingscliff to Ballina, Australia

The distance between Kingscliff and Ballina is around 80km (50 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 53min.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Kingscliff to Ballina by bus, taxi 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

Take the bus to Bangalow Coach Stop Station St and then to Ballina Hospital Bentinck St.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$15($10)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Ballina.

  • Duration53min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    A$240($160)
Operated by

Kingscliff Tweed Coast Taxis

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Drive

Drive to Ballina.

  • Duration53min
  • Distance80km (50 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kingscliff and Ballina

There are several options for getting from Kingscliff to Ballina by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$15 ($10) and will take around 1h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 53min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$240 ($160).

The distance between Kingscliff and Ballina is around 80km (50 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 68km (42 miles)

It takes around 1h 30m to get from Kingscliff and Ballina by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 53min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kingscliff to Ballina is to take a taxi which takes around 53min and will set you back approx A$240 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Kingscliff and Ballina, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$15 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Kingscliff and Ballina. We recommend that you take a taxi to Ballina. instead which will take 53min.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kingscliff and Ballina. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kingscliff to Ballina. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bangalow Coach Stop Station St. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1h 30m.

NSW TrainLink, Blanch's Bus Company and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Kingscliff and Ballina. Buses run twice daily and take around 1h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kingscliff to Ballina. We recommend that you take the bus to Bangalow Coach Stop Station St and then to Ballina Hospital Bentinck St. instead which will take 1h 30m.

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 Kingscliff and Ballina. The distance is around 80km (50 miles) by road and it will take around 53min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kingscliff to Ballina is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around A$15 ($10).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kingscliff and Ballina

Transport options from Kingscliff to Ballina
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 2 similar
1h 30m
A$15($10)
twice daily84km (52 miles)
Bus via Byron Bay Interchange, Stand C2hrs
A$16($11)
twice daily94km (58 miles)
Bus to Ballina2h 35m
A$33($22)
once daily132km (82 miles)
Taxi
53min
A$240($160)
on demand80km (50 miles)
Drive
53min
A$16($11)
on demand80km (50 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