Flinders Street Station at dusk, Melbourne.

BallinaMelbourne

Wed 2 September 2026(today)

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All major carrierscompared fairly

DurationTypical duration: 28h 55m
Distance: 1,585 km
Fares from: $85

2 / 2 operators

Overnight service
Greyhound Australia
FastestMost services
1 service today
Earliest 17:45 · 35h 45m
Wi-FiUSB chargingOnboard toiletWheelchair accessEco-friendly40 kg luggage
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$224
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- 17:4505:30+1
  35h 45mOvernightMelbourne
FlixBus Australia
Cheapest
28h 55m · 1585 km · Times shown at operator
Wi-FiUSB chargingOnboard toiletEco-friendly40 kg luggage
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$118
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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 Port Macquarie
Ballina→Melbourne
28h 50m
$94
from
1. FlixBus Australia
  Ballina→Port Macquarie
  $36 · from · seen 13 Aug
  Bookleg 1
  4 stopsGrafton · Coffs Harbour · Nambucca Heads · +1
  Ballina 17:3022:35 Port Macquarie
  Ballina17:30Grafton19:15Coffs Harbour20:20Nambucca Heads21:10Kempsey22:00Port Macquarie22:35
  Connection at Port Macquarie, times shown on operator sites
2. FlixBus Australia
  Port Macquarie→Melbourne
  $58 · from · seen 13 Aug
  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
$94
from
1. FlixBus Australia
  Ballina→Coffs Harbour
  $29 · from · seen 13 Aug
  Bookleg 1
  1 stopsGrafton
  Ballina 17:3020:20 Coffs Harbour
  Ballina17:30Grafton19:15Coffs Harbour20:20
  Connection at Coffs Harbour, times shown on operator sites
2. FlixBus Australia
  Coffs Harbour→Melbourne
  $65 · from · seen 13 Aug
  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 Brisbane
Ballina→Melbourne
29h 53m
$90
from
1. FlixBus Australia
  Ballina→Brisbane
  $22 · from · seen 13 Aug
  Bookleg 1
  3 stopsByron Bay · Gold Coast · Surfers Paradise
  Ballina 05:1008:40 Brisbane
  Ballina05:10Byron Bay05:45Gold Coast06:45Surfers Paradise07:25Brisbane08:40
  Connection at Brisbane, times shown on operator sites
2. FlixBus Australia
  Brisbane→Melbourne
  $68 · from · seen 13 Aug
  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.

Greyhound National Whimit Pass