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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | BRISBANE DOMESTIC AIRPORT | Tamar St | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Brisbane Coach Terminal, Parkland Cres | Tamar St | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Brisbane Airport | Tamar St | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Brisbane Airport | Tamar St | No tags | ||||
| Bus | BRISBANE DOMESTIC AIRPORT | Tamar St | No tags |
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Get from Brisbane to Ballina
The journey takes about 7 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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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.
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Brisbane to Ballina by bus
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The cheapest trip from Brisbane to Ballina was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $36To 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 $36 to $68 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 $36 which is on 2025-12-01.
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