There are 6 ways to get from Ballina Airport (BNK) to Sydney by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane BNK - SYD
1h 35m$88–264Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ballina Airport - Ground Transport Area near Flight Arrivals to Coffs Harbour Stationbus Dt19
- Take the train from Coffs Harbour Station to Central Stationtrain 34 / ...
12h 9m$131–310Bus
- Take the bus from Ballina to Central Stationbus Sydney
14h 25m$103–284Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Ballina-BNK to Sydney730.6 km
7h 54mDrive 730.6 km
- Drive from Ballina Airport (BNK) to Sydneycar 730.6 km
7h 54m$130–187Bus via Chatswood
- Take the bus from Ballina to Chatswoodbus Pm11
14h 44m$108–158
Ballina Airport (BNK) to Sydney by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballina Airport (BNK) to Sydney is to bus via Chatswood which costs $100 - $160 and takes 14h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Ballina Airport (BNK) to Sydney is to fly which takes 1h 35m and costs $85 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballina Airport (BNK) to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Southern Cross Dr and arriving at Central Station via Ballina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 25m.
The distance between Ballina Airport (BNK) and Sydney is 619 km. The road distance is 730.6 km.
The best way to get from Ballina Airport (BNK) to Sydney without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 9m and costs $130 - $310.
It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Ballina Airport (BNK) to Sydney, including transfers.
Ballina Airport (BNK) to Sydney bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Ballina station.
The best way to get from Ballina Airport (BNK) to Sydney is to fly which takes 1h 35m and costs $85 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $290 and takes 14h 25m.
Ballina Airport (BNK) to Sydney bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballina Airport (BNK) to Sydney is 731 km. It takes approximately 7h 54m to drive from Ballina Airport (BNK) to Sydney.
What companies run services between Ballina Airport (BNK), Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?
Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and Qantas fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Ballina to Central Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $120–270 and the journey takes 13h 15m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–750
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–240
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Coffs Harbour Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–200
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $55–75
- First
- $75–100
- Sleeper
- $180–200
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Coffs Harbour Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $60–90
- First Class
- $85–130
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 5625 0065
- [email protected]
- Website
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Ballina Airport - Ground Transport Area near Flight Arrivals to Coffs Harbour Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $85–110
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Ballina to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $120–180
- Advantage
- $150–220
- Flexible
- $180–270
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Ballina to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Ballina to Chatswood
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Ballina-BNK to Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 54m
- Frequency
- On demand
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