What is the distance between Ballina and Canberra?

Ballina and Canberra are 514 miles (828 km) apart.

What are the best sights and things to do in Canberra?

Once in Canberra, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Hot Air Ballooning over Canberra, Lake Burley Griffin, Mount Ainslie, Questacon - National Science and Technology Centre and Old Parliament House.

Bus Ballina to Canberra from $87 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Ballina to Canberra on November 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:45pm	Tamar St	1d 2h	9:00pm	Canberra	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:45pm	Tamar St	1d 2h	9:00pm	Canberra	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 5:54 AM AEDT.

Get from Ballina to Canberra

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $92, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

1d 2hAverage Duration

512 milesDistance

21kgCO₂ emissions

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Greyhound Australia

4/52,345 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

Based on 2345 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Greyhound Australia ticket prices on this trip start at $92

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Ballina to Canberra by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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$88

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$87

The cheapest trip from Ballina to Canberra was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $87

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Ballina to Canberra, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $87 to $198 for a bus ticket from Ballina to Canberra based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $87 which is on 2025-11-17.