What is the cheapest way to get from East Ballina to Sydney?

The cheapest way to get from East Ballina to Sydney is to bus and train which costs $70 - $280 and takes 15h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Ballina to Sydney?

The fastest way to get from East Ballina to Sydney is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $75 - $270.

Is there a direct bus between East Ballina and Sydney?

No, there is no direct bus from East Ballina to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from Hill St Opp Easton Park and arriving at Central Station via Ballina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 20m.

How far is it from East Ballina to Sydney?

The distance between East Ballina and Sydney is 636 km. The road distance is 730 km.

How do I travel from East Ballina to Sydney without a car?

The best way to get from East Ballina to Sydney without a car is to bus which takes 14h 20m and costs $100 - $280.

How long does it take to get from East Ballina to Sydney?

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from East Ballina to Sydney, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Ballina to Sydney bus from?

East Ballina to Sydney bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Ballina station.

Bus or fly from East Ballina to Sydney?

The best way to get from East Ballina to Sydney is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $75 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $280 and takes 14h 20m.

Where does the East Ballina to Sydney bus arrive?

East Ballina to Sydney bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from East Ballina to Sydney?

Yes, the driving distance between East Ballina to Sydney is 730 km. It takes approximately 7h 53m to drive from East Ballina to Sydney.

Where can I stay near Sydney?

There are 5181+ hotels available in Sydney.

East Ballina to Sydney - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from East Ballina to Sydney by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
best
1. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane BNK - SYD
4h 8m
$78–264
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St to Grafton Station, Coach Stopbus 144
2. Take the train from Grafton Station to Central Stationtrain 34 / ...
15h 24m
$71–278
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ballina to Central Stationbus Sydney
14h 20m
$102–278
Drive 730 km
1. Drive from East Ballina to Sydneycar 730 km
7h 53m
$131–189
Line 640 bus, bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Pine Av At Cronulla St to Byron Bay Interchange, Stand Bbus
2. Take the bus from Byron Bay to Gold Coast Airportbus
3. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane OOL - SYD
5h 25m
$115–353
Bus to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Bus Interchange – Tamar Street to Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departuresbus
2. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane CFS - SYD
6h 48m
$268–490
Bus to Brisbane Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane Internationalbus
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane BNE - SYD
6h 51m
$165–468
Bus via Chatswood
1. Take the bus from Ballina to Chatswoodbus Pm11
15h
$106–154

East Ballina to Sydney by bus

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Distance: 636.3 km
Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between East 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. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily.

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