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Ballina your gateway to the Northern Rivers
It is so easy to get here yet so hard to leave!
For a full list of transport services please CLICK HERE
To avoid disappointment, it is STRONGLY suggested you arrange transfers prior to flying into the airport.
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By Air...
Get here quicker .... Fly direct!
The Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is located five kilometres from Ballina's CBD and is serviced daily by regional and national carriers including Fly Pelican, Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia . Direct flights are available to and from Sydney, Melbourne, Newcastle, Canberra (seasonal) and Dubbo. With all the facilities you need in an easy to use terminal and so close to Ballina, the airport is the best way to start or end your journey to the region.
To avoid disappointment, it is STRONGLY suggested you arrange transfers prior to flying into the airport.
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By Road...
Ballina is located at the juncture of the Pacific and Bruxner Highways and is within an easy drive of many regional and state hubs. Listed below are approximate distances and driving times from neighbouring centres:
Brisbane Airport - 195 km - 2 hours 15 minutes
Byron Bay - 31 km - 30 minutes
Coffs Harbour - 206 km - 2 hours 27 minutes
Grafton - 137 km - 1 hour 30 minutes
Coolangatta Airport - 89 km - 1 hour
Lismore - 31 km - 37 minutes
Port Macquarie - 357 km - 4 hours
Sydney - 730 km - 8 hours
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By Coach...
Ballina is serviced daily by Premier Motor Service , Greyhound Australia and NSW Trainlink. Please refer to their websites for the latest schedules.
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By Rail...
Transport NSW TrainLink Rail stops at Casino Railway Station daily. TrainLink provide transfers from Casino to Ballina/Lennox Head included in the cost of your ticket.
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Local Services...
Local public bus services getting you around the Northern Rivers include Ballina Bus Lines and CDC NSW Bus or Ballina Taxi Services
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Large Vehicle Parking around Ballina
There is suitable parking for larger vehicles behind the Balllina Visitor Information Centre (6 River St, Ballina) and beside the Ballina Naval & Maritime Museum. At the nearby Richmond River Sailing and Rowing Club (4 River St Ballina), just a short walk from the Visitors Centre and the centre of town. Please note Regatta Avenue, located behind the Ballina Visitor Information Centre is now only one way vehicle traffic in an eastbound direction.
Large vehicle parking is also available in Fox Street at the Ballina Fair Shopping Centre, providing easy access to shops and cafes.
Parking is also permitted anywhere there is no signage indicating otherwise. Yellow solid lines on the road curbsides indicate 'no stopping' zones.
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