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How to get fromBallina to Sydneyby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Ballina to Sydney by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane BNK - SYD
    2h 40m
    $91–276

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St to Grafton Station, Coach Stopbus bus 144
    2. Take the train from Grafton Station to Central Stationtrain train 34 / ...
    13h 50m
    $69–269

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ballina to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    13h 15m
    $110–190

  4. Drive 727.6 km

    1. Drive from Ballina to Sydneycar car 727.6 km
    7h 49m
    $129–186

  5. Line 640 bus, bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Ballina Hospital, Bentinck St to Byron Bay Interchange, Stand Bbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Byron Bay to Gold Coast Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane OOL - SYD
    5h 22m
    $132–374

  6. Bus to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bus Interchange – Tamar Street to Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane CFS - SYD
    5h 35m
    $287–497

Ballina to Sydney by bus

Calendar42Weekly Buses
Duration13h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 621.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between Ballina, NSW, Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, 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. Two other operators also service this route.

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