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How to get fromBallina to Emeraldby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Ballina to Emerald by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane BNK - EMD
    8h 26m
    $351–1,125

  2. Bus, train via Casino

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St to Casino Station, Coach Baybus bus 164 / ...
    2. Take the train from Casino Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain train
    21h 3m
    $130–3,563

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchange to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain train Spirit of the Outback
    19h 29m
    $174–3,507

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchange to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus bus
    20h 40m
    $229–372

  5. Drive  1,038.9 km

    1. Drive from Ballina to Emeraldcar car 1,038.9 km
    11h 35m
    $190–274

  6. Bus to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bus Interchange – Tamar Street to Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane CFS - EMD
    8h 46m
    $367–1,036

  7. Bus to Brisbane Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane Internationalbus bus
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane BNE - EMD
    6h 35m
    $332–738

Ballina to Emerald by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration19h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$174Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 803.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 26m

What companies run services between Ballina, NSW, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Emerald Airport (EMD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchange to Emerald via Brisbane Roma Street, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Rockhampton, and Rockhampton in around 20h 40m.

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