Private Transfer from Gold Coast to Ballina
Gold Coast to Ballina costs from $271 per car in a sedan (1–3 passengers) or $271 in a Mercedes V-Class (up to 7). It is 117.2 km by road, usually 95–120 minutes depending on traffic. Door to door: we collect you from your address in Gold Coast and drive you straight to Ballina.
Gold Coast to Ballina at a glance
| Distance by road | 117.2 km (95.1 km in a straight line, heading south) |
|---|---|
| Usual drive time | 95–120 minutes |
| Main roads | Pacific Motorway (M1), Bermuda Street, Bruxner Highway (B60) |
| Sedan (1–3 passengers) | from $271 per car |
| Mercedes V-Class (1–7 passengers) | from $271 per car |
| Pickup | Your address on the Gold Coast (priced from Surfers Paradise) |
| 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 Gold Coast to Ballina?
Fares are set by road distance, and at 117.2 km Gold Coast to Ballina starts at $271 in a sedan. One fare covers the whole car, tolls and GST included, and the booking form confirms it for your pickup address before you pay.
Up to three people with two big cases fit the sedan; with more people, prams, golf clubs or surfboards, take the V-Class. A party of 8 or more gets two vehicles on one booking. Sedan · V-Class
Travel time and route
The longest stretch is on the Pacific Motorway (M1): 97.2 of the 117.2 km (83%). After that, Bermuda Street carries 11.7 km and Bruxner Highway (B60) 3.3 km.
Allow 95–120 minutes. The lower figure is a clear run; weekday peaks push it towards 120.
Ballina is 95.1 km south of Gold Coast as the crow flies, so the road distance is 1.2 times the straight line.
Pickup and drop-off
Pickup in Gold Coast. We come to your door; fares on this page are priced from Surfers Paradise, and the booking form prices your own address. Your driver arrives at the booked time.
Fares to Ballina from across the Gold Coast
Coomera and Coolangatta are 41 km apart in a straight line, so where you are on the Gold Coast changes the fare. Sedan from-prices by suburb:
| Suburb | Road distance | Drive time | Sedan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolangatta | 89.9 km | 70–95 min | from $208 |
| Burleigh Heads | 101.9 km | 75–100 min | from $236 |
| Broadbeach | 110.3 km | 90–115 min | from $255 |
| Surfers Paradise | 117.2 km | 95–120 min | from $271 |
| Southport | 120 km | 95–125 min | from $278 |
Child seats for Gold Coast to Ballina
There is no charge for capsules, child seats or boosters, set up before your Gold Coast 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 117.2 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 Gold Coast: New South Wales uses daylight saving and Queensland does not. Book the pickup in Gold Coast local time. NSW and Queensland time difference.
Gold Coast to Ballina: questions
How much is a private transfer from Gold Coast to Ballina?
$271 is the sedan from-price and $271 the V-Class from-price for the 117.2 km.
How long does the drive from Gold Coast to Ballina take?
95–120 minutes, mostly on the Pacific Motorway (M1).
Is there a time difference between Gold Coast and Ballina?
In daylight saving months, yes: Ballina is an hour ahead of Gold Coast.
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