How to travel from Swansea to Ballina, Australia

The distance between Swansea and Ballina is around 526km (327 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Swansea 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.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Charlestown Square Pearson St Stand A and then to Tudor St after Parry St then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Ballina (BNK).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    A$385($260)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Ballina.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$105($69)
Operated by

Premier Motor Service

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Casino Station then take the bus to Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchange.

  • Duration11h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    A$215($145)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Ballina.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Distance608km (378 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swansea and Ballina

There are several options for getting from Swansea to Ballina by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$105 ($69) and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$385 ($260).

The distance between Swansea and Ballina is around 526km (327 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 504km (313 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Swansea and Ballina by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Swansea to Ballina is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx A$385 ($260).

The cheapest way to travel between Swansea and Ballina, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$105 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Swansea and Ballina. We recommend that you take the bus to Charlestown Square Pearson St Stand A and then to Tudor St after Parry St then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Ballina (BNK). instead which will take 2h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Swansea and Ballina. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Swansea to Ballina. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Charlestown Square Pearson St Stand A. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11hrs.

Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Swansea and Ballina. Buses run once daily and take around 11hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swansea to Ballina. We recommend that you take the bus to Charlestown Square Pearson St Stand A and then to Tudor St after Parry St then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Ballina (BNK). instead which will take 2h 55m.

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 Swansea and Ballina. The distance is around 608km (378 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swansea to Ballina is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around A$385 ($260).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Swansea and Ballina

Transport options from Swansea to Ballina
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 4 similar
2h 55m
A$385($260)
hourly526km (327 miles)
Bus to Charlestown Square, Pearson St, Stand A, plane4h 15m
A$145($95)
twice daily693km (431 miles)
Train and Plane4h 40m
A$160($110)
hourly801km (498 miles)
Plane and Bus6h 10m
A$225($150)
once daily889km (552 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus6h 20m
A$165($110)
twice daily968km (601 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11hrs
A$105($69)
once daily688km (428 miles)
Bus via Yamba YHA11h 5m
A$135($90)
once daily680km (423 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
11h 20m
A$215($145)
every 20 mins753km (468 miles)
Train to Grafton Station, Bus11h 50m
A$115($76)
twice daily780km (484 miles)
Drive
6h 50m
A$82($55)
on demand608km (378 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