A long coastal road through the Australian Great Ocean Road at golden hour.

MelbourneBallina

Wed 2 September 2026(today)

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DurationTypical duration: 33h 45m
Distance: 1,585 km
Fares from: $160

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Overnight service
Greyhound Australia
1 service today
Earliest 22:00 · 35h
Wi-FiUSB chargingOnboard toiletWheelchair accessEco-friendly40 kg luggage
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$224
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  35hOvernightBallina

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

Multi-segment options

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

Via Sydney
Melbourne→Ballina
22h 5m
$127
from
1. FlixBus Australia
  Melbourne→Sydney
  $57 · from · seen 13 Aug
  Bookleg 1
  2 stopsAlbury · Canberra
  Melbourne 09:0020:25 Sydney
  Melbourne09:00Albury13:15Canberra17:15Sydney20:25
  Connection at Sydney, times shown on operator sites
2. FlixBus Australia
  Sydney→Ballina
  $70 · from · seen 13 Aug
  Bookleg 2
  8 stopsNewcastle · Bulahdelah · Taree · +5
  Sydney 17:2005:10 Ballina
  Sydney17:20Newcastle19:45Bulahdelah21:35Taree22:35Kempsey00:10Nambucca Heads01:15Coffs Harbour01:55Grafton02:55Ballina05:10
  8 stops between · 7 shown to avoid crowding
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 Canberra
Melbourne→Ballina
23h 48m
$174
from
1. FlixBus Australia
  Melbourne→Canberra
  $69 · from · seen 13 Aug
  Bookleg 1
  1 stopsAlbury
  Melbourne 09:0017:15 Canberra
  Melbourne09:00Albury13:15Canberra17:15
  Connection at Canberra, times shown on operator sites
2. FlixBus Australia
  Canberra→Ballina
  $105 · 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.

MelbourneBallina

Multi-segment options

Melbourne→Ballina

Melbourne→Ballina

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

Greyhound National Whimit Pass