How to travel from Mildura to Yamba, Australia
The distance between Mildura and Yamba is around 1,443km (897 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 55m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Mildura to Yamba by plane, 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 Yamba → Mildura if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Mildura (MQL) to Ballina (BNK) then take the bus to Yamba YHA.
- Duration5h 55m
- Flight time3h 20m
- Typical costA$625($420)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 3, West Row After London Cct then Sydney and then to Yamba YHA.
- Duration1 day 1h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$250($170)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 3 then take the train to Central Station and then to Grafton Station then take the bus to Yamba Coach Stop Claude St.
- Duration1 day 1h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$195($130)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mildura and Yamba
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Mildura to Yamba by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$195 ($130) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$625 ($420).
The distance between Mildura and Yamba is around 1,443km (897 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,181km (734 miles)
It takes around 5h 55m to get from Mildura and Yamba by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Mildura to Yamba is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 55m and will set you back approx A$625 ($420).
The cheapest way to travel between Mildura and Yamba, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$195 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Mildura and Yamba. We recommend that you fly from Mildura (MQL) to Ballina (BNK) then take the bus to Yamba YHA. instead which will take 5h 55m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mildura and Yamba. It typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Mildura to Yamba. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 3, West Row After London Cct and Sydney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 1h.
NSW TrainLink, Murrays Coaches, Greyhound Australia, V/Line, Firefly Express and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Mildura and Yamba. 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 Mildura to Yamba. We recommend that you fly from Mildura (MQL) to Ballina (BNK) then take the bus to Yamba YHA. instead which will take 5h 55m.
The closest major airport to Yamba is Ballina Byron Airport (BNK) (BNK) which is approximately 70km (43 miles) from Yamba. Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) (CFS) and Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) 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 Mildura and Yamba. The distance is around 1,484km (922 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mildura to Yamba is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around A$625 ($420).
Compare travel optionsbetween Mildura and Yamba
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 5h 55m | A$625($420) | 4 times a week | 1,565km (972 miles) |
| Fly to Coffs Harbour (CFS), Bus | 5h 55m | A$625($420) | 4 times a week | 1,443km (897 miles) |
| Fly to Gold Coast (OOL), bus | 7h 15m | A$805($540) | 4 times a week | 2,001km (1,243 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 1h | A$250($170) | once daily | 1,830km (1,137 miles) |
| Bus via Swan Hill | 1 day 2h | A$225($150) | 4 times a week | 1,881km (1,169 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 1 day 1h | A$195($130) | once daily | 1,839km (1,143 miles) |
| Bus to Broken Hill Town Coach Stop, train | 1 day 3h | A$240($160) | twice a week | 2,172km (1,350 miles) |
Drive | 17h 25m | A$280($190) | on demand | 1,484km (922 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Mildura and Yamba
Bus companies
Byron Bay Express
Murrays Coaches
Busways
V/Line
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Train operators
NSW TrainLink XPT
Airports near Yamba
The following major airports near Yamba offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Ballina Byron Airport (BNK)
- Distance
- 70km (43 miles) from Yamba
Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)
- Distance
- 101km (63 miles) from Yamba
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
- Distance
- 142km (89 miles) from Yamba