How much is the bus ticket from Brisbane to Ballina?

The cheapest bus tickets from Brisbane to Ballina start from $36. The average price for this route is around $46. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Brisbane to Ballina?

The average bus trip duration from Brisbane to Ballina is 7h 35m, covering a distance of 103 miles (165 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 45m and is operated by Greyhound Australia .

Which bus companies service the Brisbane to Ballina route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 6 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Brisbane to Ballina?

The earliest bus departs from Brisbane to Ballina at 7:00am. And the latest bus departs at 2:00pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Brisbane to Ballina?

A bus trip from Brisbane to Ballina generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

Bus Brisbane to Ballina from $34 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Brisbane to Ballina on December 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00am	BRISBANE DOMESTIC AIRPORT	7h 45m	6:45pm	Tamar St	Cheapest
Bus	7:00am	Brisbane Coach Terminal, Parkland Cres	3h 45m	11:45am	Tamar St	Fastest
Bus	10:10am	Brisbane Airport	7h 35m	6:45pm	Tamar St	No tags
Bus	10:10am	Brisbane Airport	7h 35m	6:45pm	Tamar St	No tags
Bus	10:00am	BRISBANE DOMESTIC AIRPORT	7h 45m	6:45pm	Tamar St	No tags

Next departures for Brisbane to Ballina on December 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	Brisbane Coach Terminal, Parkland Cres	3h 45m	11:45am	Tamar St	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:10am	Brisbane Airport	7h 35m	6:45pm	Tamar St	No tags
Bus	10:10am	Brisbane Airport	7h 35m	6:45pm	Tamar St	No tags
Bus	10:00am	BRISBANE DOMESTIC AIRPORT	7h 45m	6:45pm	Tamar St	No tags
Bus	10:00am	BRISBANE DOMESTIC AIRPORT	7h 45m	6:45pm	Tamar St	No tags

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Get from Brisbane to Ballina

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

7h 35mAverage Duration

103 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

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Greyhound Australia

4/52,383 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

According to the reviews, passengers suggest having allocated seats to avoid confusion and ensure all passengers are accounted for. Some mentioned experiencing issues with an extra person on board. However, a local traveler described their trip as enjoyable and relaxing from point A to B for business purposes.

Greyhound Australia Brisbane Ballina recent customer reviews

The cost was reasonable for the trip. The bus terminal was easy to access. The seats were comfortable and overall I enjoyed the trip. Going into the various places along the way to drop off or pick up passengers was interesting, as mostly when in driving mode ourselves we don't take time out to view the various places along the way.

Anne O.

September 28, 2024

There should be seats allocated to every passenger otherwise there is confusion about the no of passengers matching the bums on seats. We had one extra person and it would take too long to identify which seat was not marked off on drivers list. In other words maybe a “free loader” on board.

Mary B.

January 3, 2024

The buses are VERY comfortable, but maybe because I had a seat to myself. It might not be as comfortable if the bus was full.We had a few longish stops because we were running ahead of time but it gave me time to make a phone call or two. I don't like the awful food stops but I guess they are inevitable. I shall take my own food next time.

Susan C.

August 30, 2019

AU bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Brisbane to Ballina by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Brisbane to Ballina?
The cheapest bus tickets from Brisbane to Ballina start from $36. The average price for this route is around $46. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Brisbane to Ballina?
The average bus trip duration from Brisbane to Ballina is 7h 35m, covering a distance of 103 miles (165 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 45m and is operated by Greyhound Australia.
Which bus companies service the Brisbane to Ballina route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 6 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Brisbane to Ballina?
The earliest bus departs from Brisbane to Ballina at 7:00am. And the latest bus departs at 2:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Brisbane to Ballina?
A bus trip from Brisbane to Ballina generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12/07

$47

12/08

$47

Today

$38

12/10

$45

12/11

$37

12/12

$36

12/13

$35

12/14

$35

The cheapest trip from Brisbane to Ballina was searched and found on Dec 14, 2025 with a price of $35

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

You can expect to pay from $35 to $66 for a bus ticket from Brisbane to Ballina based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $35 which is on 2025-12-14.