How to travel from Port Fairy to Ballina, Australia
The distance between Port Fairy and Ballina is around 1,592km (989 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 50m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Port Fairy 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 Fairy if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Tourist Information Centre then fly from Mount Gambier (MGB) to Ballina (BNK).
- Duration5h 50m
- Flight time3h 20m
- Typical costA$285($190)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Ararat, Melbourne then Sydney and then to Ballina.
- Duration1 day 7h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costA$365($245)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Southern Cross then Central Station and then to Casino Station then take the bus to Ballina Coach Stop Tamar St.
- Duration1 day 4h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$255($170)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Fairy and Ballina
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Port Fairy to Ballina by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around A$215 ($145) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$285 ($190).
The distance between Port Fairy and Ballina is around 1,592km (989 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,488km (925 miles)
It takes around 5h 50m to get from Port Fairy and Ballina by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Port Fairy to Ballina is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx A$285 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Port Fairy and Ballina, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around A$215 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Port Fairy and Ballina. We recommend that you take the bus to Tourist Information Centre then fly from Mount Gambier (MGB) to Ballina (BNK). instead which will take 5h 50m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Port Fairy and Ballina. It typically takes around 1 day 7h and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Port Fairy to Ballina. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ararat, Melbourne and Sydney. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 7h.
V-Line, Firefly Express, Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Port Fairy and Ballina. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 7h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Port Fairy to Ballina. We recommend that you take the bus to Tourist Information Centre then fly from Mount Gambier (MGB) to Ballina (BNK). instead which will take 5h 50m.
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 Fairy and Ballina. The distance is around 1,848km (1,148 miles) by road and it will take around 19h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Fairy to Ballina is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around A$285 ($190).
Compare travel optionsbetween Port Fairy and Ballina
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 3 similar | 5h 50m | A$285($190) | once daily | 1,832km (1,138 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 25m | A$270($180) | 4 times a day | 1,592km (989 miles) |
| Train to Wyndham Vale Station, Fly | 6h 45m | A$215($145) | 5 times a week | 1,663km (1,033 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 8h 10m | A$285($190) | twice daily | 1,748km (1,086 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 7h | A$365($245) | 3 times a week | 2,193km (1,362 miles) |
| Bus via Ararat | 1 day 12h | A$400($270) | 3 times a week | 2,498km (1,552 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 4h | A$255($170) | once daily | 2,103km (1,307 miles) |
| Train to Southern Cross, bus | 1 day 4h | A$265($175) | once daily | 2,139km (1,329 miles) |
Drive | 19h 60m | A$245($165) | on demand | 1,848km (1,148 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Port Fairy and Ballina
Bus companies
V-Line
Byron Bay Express
Premier Motor Service
Firefly Express
Airlines
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Train operators
XPT
NSW TrainLink
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