How to travel from Strahan to Ballina, Australia
The distance between Strahan and Ballina is around 1,902km (1,182 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 45m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Strahan to Ballina by bus, plane, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ballina → Strahan if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Burnie - Cattley St then fly from Burnie (BWT) to Ballina (BNK).
- Duration7h 45m
- Flight time3h 15m
- Typical costA$330($220)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Car and Ferry
Drive to Devonport then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then drive to Ballina.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$625($420)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Strahan and Ballina
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Strahan to Ballina by bus, plane, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$330 ($220) and will take around 7h 45m.
The distance between Strahan and Ballina is around 1,902km (1,182 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,653km (1,027 miles)
It takes around 7h 45m to get from Strahan and Ballina by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Strahan to Ballina is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 45m and will set you back approx A$330 ($220).
The cheapest way to travel between Strahan and Ballina is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$330 ($220) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Strahan and Ballina. We recommend that you take the bus to Burnie - Cattley St then fly from Burnie (BWT) to Ballina (BNK). instead which will take 7h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Strahan and Ballina. We recommend that you take the bus to Burnie - Cattley St then fly from Burnie (BWT) to Ballina (BNK). instead which will take 7h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Strahan to Ballina. We recommend that you take the bus to Burnie - Cattley St then fly from Burnie (BWT) to Ballina (BNK). instead which will take 7h 45m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Strahan to Ballina. We recommend that you take the bus to Burnie - Cattley St then fly from Burnie (BWT) to Ballina (BNK). instead which will take 7h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Strahan to Ballina is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 45m and will usually cost around A$330 ($220).
Compare travel optionsbetween Strahan and Ballina
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 7h 45m | A$330($220) | 3 times a week | 1,902km (1,182 miles) |
| Bus to Burnie - Cattley St, plane | 8h 5m | A$405($275) | 3 times a week | 1,975km (1,228 miles) |
| Bus to Burnie - Cattley St, plane | 9h 30m | A$575($390) | 3 times a week | 1,925km (1,196 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 5h | A$625($420) | twice daily | 2,240km (1,392 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Strahan and Ballina
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Bus companies
Tassielink Transit
Merseylink
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
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