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.
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 Ballina → Port Arthur if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to (Set Down Only) Collins St opp. Elizabeth St Mall then fly from Hobart (HBA) to Ballina (BNK).
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane | 5h 30m | A$610($410) | once daily | 1,769km (1,099 miles) |
Bus to (Set Down Only) Collins St opp. Elizabeth St Mall, plane | 6h 35m | A$375($250) | once daily | 1,937km (1,204 miles) |
Bus to (Set Down Only) Collins St opp. Elizabeth St Mall, plane | 8h 25m | A$430($290) | once daily | 2,129km (1,323 miles) |
Bus to (Set Down Only) Collins St opp. Elizabeth St Mall, plane | 7h 20m | A$565($380) | once daily | 1,813km (1,126 miles) |
Tassielink Transit
Byron Bay Express
Redline
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Virgin Australia
The following major airports near Ballina offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.