How to travel from Port Arthur to Ballina, Australia

The distance between Port Arthur and Ballina is around 1,769km (1,099 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Port Arthur to Ballina by bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BallinaPort Arthur if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to (Set Down Only) Collins St opp. Elizabeth St Mall then fly from Hobart (HBA) to Ballina (BNK).

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Flight time3h 10m
  • Typical cost
    A$610($410)
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Bus to (Set Down Only) Collins St opp. Elizabeth St Mall, plane

Take the bus to (Set Down Only) Collins St opp. Elizabeth St Mall then fly from Hobart (HBA) to Gold Coast (OOL) then take the bus to Byron Bay.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    A$375($250)
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Bus to (Set Down Only) Collins St opp. Elizabeth St Mall, plane

Take the bus to (Set Down Only) Collins St opp. Elizabeth St Mall then fly from Hobart (HBA) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the bus to Ballina.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    A$430($290)
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Bus to (Set Down Only) Collins St opp. Elizabeth St Mall, plane

Take the bus to (Set Down Only) Collins St opp. Elizabeth St Mall and then to Midland Hwy Opp. Perth Fire Station then fly from Launceston (LST) to Ballina (BNK).

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Flight time2h 55m
  • Typical cost
    A$565($380)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Arthur and Ballina

There are several options for getting from Port Arthur to Ballina by bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$375 ($250) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$610 ($410).

The distance between Port Arthur and Ballina is around 1,769km (1,099 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,668km (1,036 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Port Arthur and Ballina by bus and plane.

The quickest way to get from Port Arthur to Ballina is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx A$610 ($410).

The cheapest way to travel between Port Arthur and Ballina is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$375 ($250) for a standard one-way ticket.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Port Arthur to Ballina. We recommend that you take the bus to (Set Down Only) Collins St opp. Elizabeth St Mall then fly from Hobart (HBA) to Ballina (BNK). instead which will take 5h 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

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Arthur to Ballina is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around A$610 ($410).

How do I get from Port Arthur to Ballina

Compare travel optionsbetween Port Arthur and Ballina

Transport options from Port Arthur to Ballina
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
5h 30m
A$610($410)
once daily1,769km (1,099 miles)
Bus to (Set Down Only) Collins St opp. Elizabeth St Mall, plane
6h 35m
A$375($250)
once daily1,937km (1,204 miles)
Bus to (Set Down Only) Collins St opp. Elizabeth St Mall, plane
8h 25m
A$430($290)
once daily2,129km (1,323 miles)
Bus to (Set Down Only) Collins St opp. Elizabeth St Mall, plane
7h 20m
A$565($380)
once daily1,813km (1,126 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