Driving lessons in Ballina
Looking for driving lessons in Ballina? We list 5 driving schools and instructors based in Ballina 2478, New South Wales, teaching car lessons.
5local schools
2.5 kmto nearest test centre
0stations within 3 km
Driving schools in Ballina
Patience Plus Driving School - Driving Schools Lismore and Driving Schools BallinaBallina, NSW 2478
Lessons:Car
Lessons available in and around Ballina
Cars lessons25 schools in or near BallinaAdvanced & Defensive lessonsNearest: Adept Driver Training, 74.6 km awayMotorbikes lessonsNearest: Ballina - Evans Head Driving School, 30.9 km awayMotor Scooters lessonsNone listed yetTrucks & Heavy Vehicles lessons1 school in or near BallinaBuses & Coaches lessonsNearest: Bushturkey Studio, 62.2 km awayBoats lessonsNone listed yetForklifts lessons1 school in or near BallinaPlant Equipment lessons1 school in or near BallinaTaxis lessonsNone listed yet
Driving test near Ballina
The nearest driver testing centre to Ballina is Ballina Service Centre, at 26 Boeing Avenue, Ballina NSW 2478. It is about 2.5 km north of Ballina. This is where you can sit your driving test. Book online with Service NSW or call 13 77 88.
Ballina Service Centre
2.5 km north of Ballina- Address
- 26 Boeing Avenue, Ballina NSW 2478
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9am–5pm; Sat Closed; Sun Closed
- Phone
- 13 77 88
- Tests
- Car driving test, Heavy vehicle driving test
Public transport: Byron Byron Gateway Airport Tour Operators (bus interchange, 730 m walk)
Lismore Driver Testing Centre
27.7 km west of Ballina- Address
- 1 Barham Street, East Lismore NSW 2480
- Hours
- Mon–Fri Closed; Sat Closed; Sun Closed
- Phone
- 13 77 88
- Tests
- Car driving test
Public transport: no train station or bus interchange within 1.5 km of this centre. Check local bus routes in the journey planner, or go with your instructor.
Public transport in Ballina
There is no train station or bus interchange within 3 km of Ballina. The closest is Byron Byron Gateway Airport Tour Operators (bus interchange), about 3.3 km north. Local bus services may run closer, so check the Transport NSW Trip Planner.
- Bus interchangeByron Byron Gateway Airport Tour Operators3.3 km north
How to get to your driving test from Ballina
By car, Ballina Service Centre is about 2.5 km from Ballina in a straight line, so allow extra time for the actual drive and parking before your test. By public transport, the closest stop to the centre is Byron Byron Gateway Airport Tour Operators (bus interchange), about a 730 m walk away. Many instructors offer a warm-up lesson before the test and can take you there in their car, so ask yours when you book.
Plan the trip with the Transport NSW Trip Planner or use the route buttons above. Aim to arrive early with your learner licence and logbook.
Getting your licence in New South Wales
- Supervised driving: 120 hours of supervised driving, including 20 hours at night.
- Learner period: usually at least 12 months (can be shorter for older learners).
- The test: the driving test. Book online with Service NSW or call 13 77 88.
Questions about driving lessons in Ballina
How many driving schools are in Ballina?
We list 5 driving schools based in Ballina.
Where is the nearest driving test centre to Ballina?
Ballina Service Centre, 26 Boeing Avenue, Ballina NSW 2478 — about 2.5 km north of Ballina.
Can I get truck & heavy vehicle lessons in Ballina?
Yes. 1 school in or within 25 km of Ballina offer truck & heavy vehicle lessons.
Can I get motorbike lessons in Ballina?
None are listed within 25 km. The nearest is Ballina - Evans Head Driving School, about 30.9 km away.
Can I get boat lessons in Ballina?
None are listed nearby yet.
How many supervised hours do I need in New South Wales?
Learners in New South Wales need 120 hours of supervised driving, including 20 hours at night, and usually need to hold their learner licence for at least 12 months (it can be shorter for older learners). Check the official rules for your age.
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