Flinders Street Station at dusk, Melbourne.

BallinaMelbourne

Thu 22 October 2026(today)

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All major carrierscompared fairly

DurationTypical duration: 28h 55m
Distance: 1,585 km
Fares from: $91

2 / 2 operators

Overnight service
FlixBus Australia
CheapestFastest
1 service today
Earliest 11:05 · 24h 45m
Wi-FiUSB chargingOnboard toiletEco-friendly40 kg luggage
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$130
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- 11:0511:50+1
  24h 45mOvernightMelbourne
Overnight service
Greyhound Australia
1 service today
Earliest 18:45 · 34h 45m
Wi-FiUSB chargingOnboard toiletWheelchair accessEco-friendly40 kg luggage
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$179
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- 18:4505:30+1
  34h 45mOvernightMelbourne

Want tips, schedules and route info? Read the Ballina to Melbourne route guide

Multi-segment options

3 journeys involving a connection. You'll book each leg separately on the operator's site.

Via Brisbane
Ballina→Melbourne
29h 53m
$77
from
1. FlixBus Australia
  Ballina→Brisbane
  $25 · from · seen 21 Oct
  Bookleg 1
  3 stopsByron Bay · Gold Coast · Surfers Paradise
  Ballina 10:0512:50 Brisbane
  Ballina10:05Byron Bay10:40Gold Coast10:35Surfers Paradise11:20Brisbane12:50
  Connection at Brisbane, times shown on operator sites
2. FlixBus Australia
  Brisbane→Melbourne
  $52 · from · seen 21 Oct
  Bookleg 2
Split fare across separate tickets
Each leg is booked separately, so a missed connection is not protected by the other operator, and luggage, accessibility and refund policies can differ between operators. Fares shown are indicative “from” prices that vary by date; confirm each leg on the operator's site before booking.
Via Byron Bay
Ballina→Melbourne
30h 48m
$73
from
1. NSW TrainLink
  Ballina→Byron Bay
  $5 · from · seen 21 Oct
  Bookleg 1
  Connection at Byron Bay, times shown on operator sites
2. FlixBus Australia
  Byron Bay→Melbourne
  $68 · from · seen 21 Oct
  Bookleg 2
Split fare across separate tickets
Each leg is booked separately, so a missed connection is not protected by the other operator, and luggage, accessibility and refund policies can differ between operators. Fares shown are indicative “from” prices that vary by date; confirm each leg on the operator's site before booking.
Via Coffs Harbour
Ballina→Melbourne
28h 54m
$87
from
1. FlixBus Australia
  Ballina→Coffs Harbour
  $29 · from · seen 21 Oct
  Bookleg 1
  Connection at Coffs Harbour, times shown on operator sites
2. FlixBus Australia
  Coffs Harbour→Melbourne
  $58 · from · seen 21 Oct
  Bookleg 2
Split fare across separate tickets
Each leg is booked separately, so a missed connection is not protected by the other operator, and luggage, accessibility and refund policies can differ between operators. Fares shown are indicative “from” prices that vary by date; confirm each leg on the operator's site before booking.

BallinaMelbourne

Multi-segment options

Ballina→Melbourne

Ballina→Melbourne

Ballina→Melbourne

A pass might be cheaper if you are taking more than one trip.

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