How to travel from Port Augusta to Ballina, Australia
The distance between Port Augusta and Ballina is around 1,910km (1,187 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 5m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Port Augusta to Ballina by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ballina → Port Augusta if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Whyalla then fly from Whyalla (WYA) to Ballina (BNK).
- Duration5h 5m
- Flight time4hrs
- Typical costA$860($580)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Adelaide, Albury then Sydney and then to Ballina.
- Duration1 day 14h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$400($270)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Adelaide then take the train to Sydney Central Station and then to Casino Station then take the bus to Ballina Coach Stop Tamar St.
- Duration1 day 21h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$540($365)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Augusta and Ballina
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Port Augusta to Ballina by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$105 ($70) and will take around 2 days 16h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$860 ($580).
The distance between Port Augusta and Ballina is around 1,910km (1,187 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,562km (971 miles)
It takes around 5h 5m to get from Port Augusta and Ballina by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Port Augusta to Ballina is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 5m and will set you back approx A$860 ($580).
The cheapest way to travel between Port Augusta and Ballina, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$105 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Port Augusta and Ballina. We recommend that you take the bus to Whyalla then fly from Whyalla (WYA) to Ballina (BNK). instead which will take 5h 5m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Port Augusta and Ballina. It typically takes around 1 day 14h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Port Augusta to Ballina. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Adelaide, Albury and Sydney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 14h.
Stateliner, Greyhound Australia, V/Line, Firefly Express and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Port Augusta and Ballina. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 14h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Port Augusta to Ballina. We recommend that you take the bus to Whyalla then fly from Whyalla (WYA) to Ballina (BNK). instead which will take 5h 5m.
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 Port Augusta and Ballina. The distance is around 1,910km (1,187 miles) by road and it will take around 21h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Augusta to Ballina is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 5m and will usually cost around A$860 ($580).
Compare travel optionsbetween Port Augusta and Ballina
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 3 similar | 5h 5m | A$860($580) | twice daily | 2,088km (1,298 miles) |
| Bus to Whyalla, plane | 5h 60m | A$965($650) | twice daily | 2,019km (1,255 miles) |
| Bus to Whyalla, plane | 7h 45m | A$830($560) | once daily | 2,154km (1,338 miles) |
| Bus to Adelaide, Fly | 7h 55m | A$805($545) | twice daily | 2,110km (1,311 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 14h | A$400($270) | once daily | 2,682km (1,667 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 1 day 21h | A$540($365) | once a week | 2,884km (1,792 miles) |
| Bus to Adelaide, train | 2 days 16h | A$105($70) | once a week | 3,153km (1,959 miles) |
Drive | 21h 10m | A$360($245) | on demand | 1,910km (1,187 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Port Augusta and Ballina
Bus companies
Stateliner
Byron Bay Express
V/Line
Firefly Express
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Train operators
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
NSW TrainLink
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Airports near Ballina
The following major airports near Ballina offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Ballina Byron Airport (BNK)
- Distance
- 3km (2 miles) from Ballina
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
- Distance
- 78km (48 miles) from Ballina
Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)
- Distance
- 168km (104 miles) from Ballina