Buses from Taree to Ballina | AusBus

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

TareeBallina

Wed 2 September 2026(today)

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All major carrierscompared fairly

DurationTypical duration: 5h 53m
Distance: 425 km
Fares from: $43

3 / 3 operators

Premier Motor Service
FastestMost services
1 service today
Earliest 00:30 · 7h 20m
Onboard toilet20 kg luggage
$91
Book on Premier
13 stopsPort Macquarie · Kempsey · Macksville · +10
Taree 00:3007:50 Ballina
Taree00:30Kempsey02:15Nambucca Heads03:05Urunga03:25Woolgoolga04:10Maclean05:15Woodburn05:55Alstonville07:30Ballina07:50
13 stops between · 7 shown to avoid crowding
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- 00:3007:50
  7h 20mTaree → Ballina (PM12)
Greyhound Australia
1 service today
Earliest 01:25 · 7h 35m
Wi-FiUSB chargingOnboard toiletWheelchair accessEco-friendly40 kg luggage
typical from
$121
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9 stopsPort Macquarie · Kempsey · Nambucca Heads · +6
Taree 01:2509:00 Ballina
Taree01:25Port Macquarie02:30Nambucca Heads03:50Coffs Harbour05:10Woolgoolga05:30Arrawarra05:40Maclean06:50Yamba07:10Ballina09:00
9 stops between · 7 shown to avoid crowding
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- 01:2509:00
  7h 35mBallina
FlixBus Australia
Cheapest
5h 53m · 425 km · Times shown at operator
Wi-FiUSB chargingOnboard toiletEco-friendly40 kg luggage
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$59
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5 stopsPort Macquarie · Kempsey · Nambucca Heads · +2
Taree 22:3505:10 Ballina
Taree22:35Port Macquarie23:40Kempsey00:10Nambucca Heads01:15Coffs Harbour01:55Grafton02:55Ballina05:10

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Multi-segment options

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

Via Kempsey
Taree→Ballina
6h 8m
$47
typical from
1. NSW TrainLink
  Taree→Kempsey
  $12 · typical from · seen 19 July
  Bookleg 1
  Connection at Kempsey, times shown on operator sites
2. FlixBus Australia
  Kempsey→Ballina
  $35 · from · seen 13 Aug
  Bookleg 2
  3 stopsNambucca Heads · Coffs Harbour · Grafton
  Kempsey 00:1005:10 Ballina
  Kempsey00:10Nambucca Heads01:15Coffs Harbour01:55Grafton02:55Ballina05:10
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
Taree→Ballina
6h 4m
$53
typical from
1. NSW TrainLink
  Taree→Coffs Harbour
  $23 · typical from · seen 19 July
  Bookleg 1
  Connection at Coffs Harbour, times shown on operator sites
2. FlixBus Australia
  Coffs Harbour→Ballina
  $30 · from · seen 13 Aug
  Bookleg 2
  1 stopsGrafton
  Coffs Harbour 01:5505:10 Ballina
  Coffs Harbour01:55Grafton02:55Ballina05:10
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 Grafton
Taree→Ballina
6h 37m
$50
typical from
1. FlixBus Australia
  Taree→Grafton
  $35 · from · seen 13 Aug
  Bookleg 1
  4 stopsPort Macquarie · Kempsey · Nambucca Heads · +1
  Taree 22:3502:55 Grafton
  Taree22:35Port Macquarie23:40Kempsey00:10Nambucca Heads01:15Coffs Harbour01:55Grafton02:55
  Connection at Grafton, times shown on operator sites
2. NSW TrainLink
  Grafton→Ballina
  $16 · typical from · seen 19 July
  Bookleg 2
  6 stopsMaclean · Yamba · Maclean · +3
  Grafton 17:2020:24 Ballina
  Grafton17:20Maclean17:44Yamba18:08Maclean18:41Iluka18:46Woodburn19:41Alstonville20:11Ballina20:24
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.