There are 8 ways to get from Cumbalum to Sydney by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
best- Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane BNK - SYD
3h 55m$96–302Train
- Take the train from Casino Station to Central Stationtrain 34
13h 24m$172–353Bus
- Take the bus from Ballina to Central Stationbus Sydney
14h 43m$115–292Drive 733.8 km
- Drive from Cumbalum to Sydneycar 733.8 km
7h 56m$135–194Bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Bangalow Trainlink to Gold Coast Airportbus
- Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane OOL - SYD
5h 9m$149–418Bus to Brisbane Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane Internationalbus
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane BNE - SYD
6h 38m$175–579Bus to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Bus Interchange – Tamar Street to Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departuresbus
- Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane CFS - SYD
7h 4m$291–516Bus via Chatswood
- Take the bus from Ballina to Chatswoodbus Pm11
14h 54m$118–180
Cumbalum to Sydney by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cumbalum to Sydney is to bus via Chatswood which costs $110 - $180 and takes 14h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Cumbalum to Sydney is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs $95 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Cumbalum to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from The Ridgeway Before Perkins Cl and arriving at Central Station via Ballina Central, Kerr St and Ballina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Cumbalum station to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from Casino Station and arriving at Central Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 24m.
The distance between Cumbalum and Sydney is 632 km. The road distance is 733.8 km.
The best way to get from Cumbalum to Sydney without a car is to train which takes 13h 24m and costs $170 - $360.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Cumbalum to Sydney, including transfers.
Cumbalum to Sydney bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Ballina station.
Cumbalum to Sydney train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Casino Station.
The best way to get from Cumbalum to Sydney is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs $95 - $310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $360 and takes 13h 24m, you could also bus, which costs $110 - $300 and takes 14h 43m.
What companies run services between Cumbalum, NSW, Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Casino Station to Central Station twice a week. Tickets cost $70–230 and the journey takes 11h 20m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–330
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport via Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–300
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–550
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Sydney International Airport via Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–550
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–460
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Casino Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $70–230
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $70–95
- First
- $100–120
- Sleeper
- $200–230
- 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
- $120–280
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $120–180
- Flexible
- $150–280
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Booking & Getting There
Cumbalum to Sydney bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.
Cumbalum to Sydney train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cumbalum to Sydney is 734 km. It takes approximately 7h 56m to drive from Cumbalum to Sydney.
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