Private Transfer from Burleigh Heads to Ballina
Burleigh Heads to Ballina costs from $236 per car in a sedan (1–3 passengers) or $236 in a Mercedes V-Class (up to 7). It is 101.9 km by road, usually 75–100 minutes depending on traffic. Door to door: we collect you from your address in Burleigh Heads and drive you straight to Ballina.
Burleigh Heads to Ballina at a glance
| Distance by road | 101.9 km (83.6 km in a straight line, heading south) |
|---|---|
| Usual drive time | 75–100 minutes |
| Main roads | Pacific Motorway (M1), Bruxner Highway (B60) |
| Sedan (1–3 passengers) | from $236 per car |
| Mercedes V-Class (1–7 passengers) | from $236 per car |
| Pickup | Your address in Burleigh Heads |
| Drop-off | Your address in Ballina |
| State border | Queensland into New South Wales |
Distances and times from OpenStreetMap routing; fares from our booking engine, checked 4 October 2026.
How much is a private transfer from Burleigh Heads to Ballina?
Fares are set by road distance, and at 101.9 km Burleigh Heads to Ballina starts at $236 in a sedan. It covers the car rather than each seat, includes tolls and GST, and is confirmed for your pickup address in the booking form before payment.
Up to three people with two big cases fit the sedan; with more people, prams, golf clubs or surfboards, take the V-Class. Eight or more travellers? Two vehicles, one booking. Sedan · V-Class
Travel time and route
The longest stretch is on the Pacific Motorway (M1): 94.4 of the 101.9 km (93%). After that, Bruxner Highway (B60) carries 3.3 km.
Allow 75–100 minutes. The lower figure is a clear run; weekday peaks push it towards 100.
Ballina is 83.6 km south of Burleigh Heads as the crow flies, so the road distance is 1.2 times the straight line.
Pickup and drop-off
Pickup in Burleigh Heads. We come to your door. Your driver arrives at the booked time.
Kids on the Burleigh Heads to Ballina run
We fit baby capsules, child seats and boosters at no charge, set up before your Burleigh Heads pickup; add each child's age to the booking. Both Queensland and New South Wales require an approved restraint for children under 7, so the same seat covers the whole 101.9 km. Child seat rules in Queensland and NSW.
Ballina runs on New South Wales time
From the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April, Ballina is an hour ahead of Burleigh Heads: New South Wales uses daylight saving and Queensland does not. Book the pickup in Burleigh Heads local time. NSW and Queensland time difference.
Burleigh Heads to Ballina: questions
How much is a private transfer from Burleigh Heads to Ballina?
$236 is the sedan from-price and $236 the V-Class from-price for the 101.9 km.
How long does the drive from Burleigh Heads to Ballina take?
75–100 minutes, mostly on the Pacific Motorway (M1).
Is there a time difference between Burleigh Heads and Ballina?
In daylight saving months, yes: Ballina is an hour ahead of Burleigh Heads.
Unison Transfers is a private transfer company on the Gold Coast (ABN 45 647 949 488). Every booking is private: only your group travels in the car. Reviews · Booking and cancellation terms · Contact