There are 8 ways to get from Central Station to Nimbin by plane, bus, train, 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 Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport, line 605 bus, bus
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane SYD - OOL
- Take the bus from Tweed Mall, Wharf St to Brisbane St Opp Sunnyside Mallbus
- Take the bus from Brisbane St Opp Sunnyside Mall to Cullen St Before Sibley Stbus
6h 19mTrain via Casino
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Casino Stationtrain 33 / ...
14h 23m$83–240Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Kyogle Stationtrain 31
12h 29m$159–335Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Lismorebus Pm12
14h$114–158Drive 752.8 km
- Drive from Central Station to Nimbincar 752.8 km
8h 16m$137–198Fly Sydney International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, line 661 bus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane SYD - BNK
- Take the bus from Ballina Central, Kerr St to Molesworth St After Conway Stbus
7h 2m$103–333Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus
- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane NTL - OOL
- Take the bus from Brisbane St Opp Sunnyside Mall to Cullen St Before Sibley Stbus
9h 27mBus via Ballina
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Ballina Service Centerbus Au001
16h 42m$113–174
Central Station to Nimbin by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Central Station to Nimbin is to train via Casino which costs $80 - $240 and takes 14h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Central Station to Nimbin is to fly and line 661 bus which takes 7h 2m and costs $100 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Central Station station to Nimbin. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Cullen St Before Thorburn St via Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h.
No, there is no direct train from Central Station station to Nimbin station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Kyogle Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 29m.
The distance between Central Station and Nimbin is 772 km. The road distance is 752.8 km.
The best way to get from Central Station to Nimbin without a car is to train which takes 12h 29m and costs $150 - $340.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Central Station to Nimbin, including transfers.
Central Station to Nimbin bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Central Station.
Central Station to Nimbin train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Central Station to Nimbin is to train which takes 12h 29m and costs $150 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $160 and takes 14h.
What companies run services between Central Station, NSW, Australia and Nimbin, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Kyogle Station twice daily. Tickets cost $70–230 and the journey takes 11h 59m. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Central Station to Lismore once daily. Tickets cost $100–150 and the journey takes 12h 30m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–340
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–280
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–410
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport via Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–410
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–180
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $350–900
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Central Station to Kyogle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–230
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $70–100
- First
- $100–130
- Sleeper
- $200–230
Train from Central Station to Casino Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–230
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $70–95
- First
- $100–120
- Sleeper
- $200–230
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Tweed Mall, Wharf St to Brisbane St Opp Sunnyside Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
- Phone
- +61 2 6677 9394
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Brisbane St Opp Sunnyside Mall to Cullen St Before Sibley St
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.transportnsw.info
Bus from Brisbane St Opp Sunnyside Mall to Cullen St Before Sibley St
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.transportnsw.info
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to Lismore
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 02 6686 3666
- [email protected]
- Website
- Buslines Group
Bus from Ballina Central, Kerr St to Molesworth St After Conway St
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Buslines Group
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Ballina Service Center
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Best ways to travel around Australia
Read the travel guide
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Central Station to Nimbin bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Lismore station.
Central Station to Nimbin train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Kyogle Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Central Station to Nimbin is 753 km. It takes approximately 8h 16m to drive from Central Station to Nimbin.
There are 77+ hotels available in Nimbin.















