How to travel from Yamba to Healesville, Australia
The distance between Yamba and Healesville is around 1,359km (844 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 30m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Yamba to Healesville 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 Healesville → Yamba if you're planning a return trip.
Bus, Plane and Train
Take the bus to Ballina then fly from Ballina (BNK) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Lilydale.
- Duration6h 30m
- Flight time2h 15m
- Typical costA$430($290)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Sydney then Melbourne and then to Maroondah Hwy/Green St.
- Duration24h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$265($180)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Spring St Opp Zuber Lane then take the train to Central Station then Southern Cross and then to Lilydale.
- Duration24h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$170($115)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yamba and Healesville
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Yamba to Healesville by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$155 ($105) and will take around 24h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 6h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$430 ($290).
The distance between Yamba and Healesville is around 1,359km (844 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,165km (724 miles)
It takes around 6h 30m to get from Yamba and Healesville by bus, plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Yamba to Healesville is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 30m and will set you back approx A$430 ($290).
The cheapest way to travel between Yamba and Healesville, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$155 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Yamba and Healesville. We recommend that you take the bus to Ballina then fly from Ballina (BNK) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Lilydale. instead which will take 6h 30m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Yamba and Healesville. It typically takes around 24h 15m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Yamba to Healesville. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney and Melbourne. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 24h 15m.
Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and Metropolitan buses run regular bus services between Yamba and Healesville. Buses run once daily and take around 24h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yamba to Healesville. We recommend that you take the bus to Ballina then fly from Ballina (BNK) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Lilydale. instead which will take 6h 30m.
The closest major airport to Healesville is Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) which is approximately 63km (39 miles) from Healesville. Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) and Albury Airport (ABX) (ABX) 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 Yamba and Healesville. The distance is around 1,478km (918 miles) by road and it will take around 15h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yamba to Healesville is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around A$430 ($290).
Compare travel optionsbetween Yamba and Healesville
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus, Plane and Train + 4 similar | 6h 30m | A$430($290) | once daily | 1,466km (911 miles) |
| Bus to Coffs Harbour, plane and train | 6h 30m | A$565($380) | once daily | 1,359km (844 miles) |
| Bus to Ballina, plane and train | 7h 45m | A$345($230) | once daily | 1,593km (990 miles) |
| Bus to Byron Bay, plane and train | 8hrs | A$400($270) | once daily | 1,623km (1,008 miles) |
| Bus to Byron Bay, plane and train | 8h 20m | A$475($320) | once daily | 1,707km (1,061 miles) |
Bus | 24h 15m | A$265($180) | once daily | 1,715km (1,066 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 24h 15m | A$170($115) | once daily | 1,770km (1,100 miles) |
| Bus to Hornsby, train | 24h 20m | A$155($105) | 4 times a week | 1,653km (1,027 miles) |
| Bus to Spring St Opp Zuber Lane, train | 24h 35m | A$170($115) | once daily | 1,784km (1,108 miles) |
Drive | 15h 40m | A$280($190) | on demand | 1,478km (918 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Yamba and Healesville
Bus companies
Byron Bay Express
Firefly Express
Busways
Premier Motor Service
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
Train operators
Metro Trains Melbourne
NSW TrainLink
NSW TrainLink XPT
Airports near Healesville
The following major airports near Healesville offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
- Distance
- 63km (39 miles) from Healesville
Avalon Airport (AVV)
- Distance
- 103km (64 miles) from Healesville
Albury Airport (ABX)
- Distance
- 217km (135 miles) from Healesville