Sydney to Ballina by bus, van, flight, taxi from AUD 302

Sydney to Ballina Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price
Flight	Qantas Airways	Economy	07:00	08:30	$164.95
Flight	Jetstar Airways	Economy	07:25	08:40	$94.99
Flight	Qantas Airways	Economy	07:55	09:25	$185.43
Flight	Qantas Airways	Economy	09:20	10:50	$169.50
Flight	Qantas Airways	Economy	09:40	11:10	$170.64
Flight	Jetstar Airways	Economy	10:20	11:40	$94.99
Flight	Virgin Australia	Economy	10:50	12:05	$130.82
Flight	Qantas Airways	Economy	11:30	13:00	$440.82
Flight	Qantas Airways	Economy	12:05	13:35	$196.24
Flight	Jetstar Airways	Economy	14:40	15:55	$95.56
Flight	Qantas Airways	Economy	16:35	18:05	$81.34
Bus	Greyhound Australia	Early Bird	18:00	06:30	$43.49
Bus	Greyhound Australia	Early Bird	19:00	07:30	$43.49
Flight	Qantas Airways	Economy	19:50	21:20	$89.30
Bus	Greyhound Australia	Early Bird	20:30	09:00	$43.49
Bus	Greyhound Australia	Early Bird	21:30	10:00	$43.49

How to get from Sydney to Ballina

When you want to get from Sydney to Ballina, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

Flight
Bus
Van
Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Taxi. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Bus ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 210.49. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 210.49.

How much does it cost to get from Sydney to Ballina?

The cost of the trip from Sydney to Ballina varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Greyhound Australia: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 210.49 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Bus - a one-way Bus ticket can cost as much as USD 210.49.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Sydney to Ballina:

Van price : USD 12.55;
Plane tickets - USD 74.58 to USD 200.04;
Bus tickets - USD 210.49 to USD 210.49;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 55.76 to USD 104.55.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Sydney to Ballina. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is USD 74.58.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from Sydney to Ballina

Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Buses

Taking a bus from Sydney to Ballina is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Sydney to Ballina. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 55.76.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Sydney to Ballina. As far as travel time is concerned, it’s basically equal to a taxi ride, while price-wise it’s way more affordable. The majority of tourists book a van online in advance.

Sometimes, when trains or buses aren’t available, a van is your only way to get from Sydney to Ballina.

Things to remember: while traveling by van, you might not have as much space for luggage as you would on a train or a plane. It’s a good idea to pack only the most useful things for a van trip and put them in a backpack that will be easy to carry around..

Transportation from Sydney to Ballina

Facts about the transport from Sydney to Ballina

Cheapest Transport	$13
Fastest Transport	30m
Earliest Departure	5:00 AM
Latest Departure	9:30 PM
Departures per day	1
Distance	25 kilometers
Transport Companies	Elife, Greyhound Australia

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