Ballina · Coast & airport
Ballina Rideshare — Local Rides and Airport Transfers, 24/7
From River Street to the airport, around Ballina Island or up the coast to Lennox Head — WhiBlu gives Ballina a rideshare service you can book by app or phone, any hour of the day, with the fare shown before you ride.
- Minutes from BNK
- Call centre at launch
- Fare shown first
Local service
Rideshare in Ballina, done properly
Ballina deserves better than waiting on hold or hoping an app has a car nearby. With WhiBlu you see your driver on the map, you know your fare upfront, and the phone line will be answered 24/7 once we're fully live on +61 489 940 527Opens at launch — because plenty of trips start with a call, not an app.
- Book your way — app or a real person on the phone at any hour.
- Local drivers — people who know East Ballina from West Ballina without a satnav.
- Upfront fares — agreed before you travel, including the longer inland runs.
Ballina Byron Gateway
Ballina Byron Gateway Airport transfers
We're minutes from the airport, which makes WhiBlu a natural choice for BNK pickups and drop-offs. We do not track flights, so book your pickup for when you expect to be out of the terminal, and amend the booking yourself if your flight changes.
Read more about our airport transfers, including the longer runs to Gold Coast and Brisbane.
Coverage
Where we go from Ballina
Around town, up the coast, inland to the plateau and out to the airport — the four directions most Ballina trips take.
| Trip | Approx. distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ballina → Ballina Byron Gateway Airport | 5 km | Quick local transfer, day or night. |
| Ballina → Lennox Head | 11 km | Up the coast to the beach village. |
| Ballina → Bangalow | 26 km | Through to the heritage main street. |
| Ballina → Alstonville | 16 km | Onto the plateau, via Wollongbar. |
| Ballina → Lismore | 37 km | The regional run, quoted upfront. |
| Ballina → Byron Bay | 32 km | Straight up the coast road. |
Local trips
The everyday Ballina runs
- Around town — East Ballina, West Ballina, Ballina Island, the hospital and shopping precincts.
- Up the coast — Lennox Head, Skennars Head and through to Bangalow.
- Inland — Alstonville, Wollongbar and Lismore, with upfront quotes for the longer runs.
- Airport — quick local transfers to and from Ballina Byron Gateway.
Groups and luggage
Arriving with boards, bags and everyone at once
Family arriving with surfboards and suitcases? Book a 6-seater and bring everyone in one trip.
Fares in Ballina: your exact upfront fare is shown in the app before you confirm. Cash, card and app payment are all welcome.
Nearby
Rides in neighbouring towns
We cover the whole Northern Rivers, so a trip that starts in Ballina can finish anywhere on this list — quoted upfront before you travel.
See every WhiBlu service area, or call usOpens at launch to check a town that isn't listed.
Questions
Ballina rideshare questions, answered
How far is Ballina from the airport?
Ballina Byron Gateway Airport sits just north of town — a short local transfer of a few minutes. Pre-book your pickup for when you expect to be out of the terminal; we do not track flights.
Do you run to Byron Bay from Ballina?
Yes, straight up the coast road. It is one of our regular runs, quoted upfront before you travel — see our Ballina Airport to Byron Bay guide.
Can I book a Ballina rideshare without the app?
Absolutely. Call +61 489 940 527Opens at launch any hour of the day or night, including for pre-scheduled trips.
Do you cover Lennox Head and Skennars Head?
Yes — the whole coastal strip north of Ballina, including Lennox Head, is part of our service area.
How do I pay?
In the app, by credit or debit card, or with cash.
Services
Every WhiBlu service is available in Ballina
Book your Ballina rideshare now
In the app or on +61 489 940 527Opens at launch — local drivers, honest fares, any hour of the day.
Want a price first? The app shows your live upfront fare, or contact us any hour.