How far is Coffs Harbour from Ballina?

The distance covered from Coffs Harbour to Ballina is 166 km (103 miles).

Bus Coffs Harbour to Ballina from $48 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Coffs Harbour to Ballina on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:10am	Coffs Harbour	3h 50m	10:00am	Tamar St	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Coffs Harbour to Ballina on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:10am	Coffs Harbour	3h 50m	10:00am	Tamar St	Cheapest
	Bus	3:40am	Coffs Harbour	3h 50m	7:30am	Tamar St	Fastest

Next departures for Coffs Harbour to Ballina on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	3:40am	Coffs Harbour	3h 50m	7:30am	Tamar St	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 12:30 AM AEDT.

Get from Coffs Harbour to Ballina

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $50, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

3h 50mAverage Duration

165 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound Australia

4/52,351 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

Based on 2351 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound Australia ticket prices on this trip start at $50

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Coffs Harbour to Ballina by bus

How far is Coffs Harbour from Ballina?
The distance covered from Coffs Harbour to Ballina is 166 km (103 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-14

$66

11-15

$60

Today

$60

11-17

$53

11-18

$60

11-19

No data

11-20

$49

11-21

$48

The cheapest trip from Coffs Harbour to Ballina was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $48

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Coffs Harbour to Ballina, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $48 to $66 for a bus ticket from Coffs Harbour to Ballina based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $48 which is on 2025-11-21.