There are 9 ways to get from Goonellabah to Sydney Airport (SYD) by bus, plane, train, rideshare, or car
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Line 661 bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Rous Rd At Taylor Av to Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar Stbus
- Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane BNK - SYD
4h 2m$77–272Bus
- Take the bus from Lismore to Central Stationbus Pm11
13h 26m$118–170Train
- Take the train from Casino Station to Central Stationtrain 34 / ...
14h 5m$84–270Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Goonellabah to Sydney-SYD730.8 km
8hDrive 730.8 km
- Drive from Goonellabah to Sydney Airport (SYD)car 730.8 km
8h$131–189Bus, bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Ballina Rd Opp Rous Rd to Byron Bay Interchange, Stand Abus
- Take the bus from Byron Bay to Gold Coast Airportbus
- Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane OOL - SYD
5h 21m$115–352Bus 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
6h 54m$270–487Bus, train to Brisbane Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to Beenleigh Station, Stand Bbus
- Take the train from Beenleigh station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane BNE - SYD
7h 25m$134–436Bus via Ballina Service Center
- Take the bus from Ballina Service Center to Sydney Central Stationbus Au001
15h 55m$123–210
Goonellabah to Sydney Airport (SYD) by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Goonellabah to Sydney Airport (SYD) is to train which costs $80 - $270 and takes 14h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Goonellabah to Sydney Airport (SYD) is to line 661 bus and fly which takes 4h 2m and costs $75 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Goonellabah to Sydney Airport (SYD) station. However, there are services departing from Bruxner Cres After Ballina Rd and arriving at Central Station via Lismore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Goonellabah station to Sydney Airport (SYD) station. However, there are services departing from Casino Station and arriving at International Airport Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 5m.
The distance between Goonellabah and Sydney Airport (SYD) is 645 km. The road distance is 730.8 km.
The best way to get from Goonellabah to Sydney Airport (SYD) without a car is to bus which takes 13h 26m and costs $110 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Goonellabah to Sydney Airport (SYD), including transfers.
Goonellabah to Sydney Airport (SYD) bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Lismore station.
Goonellabah to Sydney Airport (SYD) train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Casino Station.
The best way to get from Goonellabah to Sydney Airport (SYD) is to bus which takes 13h 26m and costs $110 - $170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $270 and takes 14h 5m.
What companies run services between Goonellabah, NSW, Australia and Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia?
Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Lismore to Central Station once daily. Tickets cost $95–140 and the journey takes 12h. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Casino Station to Central Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $55–230 and the journey takes 11h 11m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–350
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport via Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–290
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–550
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–550
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–170
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–360
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport via Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–360
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Sydney International Airport via Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–600
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–440
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–250
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–290
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–370
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–320
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Casino Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 11m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–230
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $65–90
- First
- $95–130
- Sleeper
- $200–230
Train from Beenleigh station, platform 2 to International Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $19–27
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 02 6686 3666
- [email protected]
- Website
- Buslines Group
Bus from Rous Rd At Taylor Av to Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Buslines Group
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Lismore to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 6686 2144
- [email protected]
- Website
- CDC NSW Blanch's Bus Company
Bus from Ballina Rd Opp Rous Rd to Byron Bay Interchange, Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- CDC NSW Blanch's Bus Company
- Phone
- +61 (0)418 364 364
- [email protected]
- Website
- byronbayexpress.com.au
Bus from Byron Bay to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–45
- Schedules at
- byronbayexpress.com.au
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 5625 0065
- [email protected]
- Website
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Bus Interchange – Tamar Street to Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $85–120
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to Beenleigh Station, Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Ballina Service Center to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–180
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Goonellabah to Sydney-SYD
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Goonellabah to Sydney Airport (SYD) bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Central Station.
Goonellabah to Sydney Airport (SYD) train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Goonellabah to Sydney Airport (SYD) is 731 km. It takes approximately 8h to drive from Goonellabah to Sydney Airport (SYD).
There are 5206+ hotels available in Sydney Airport (SYD).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Goonellabah and Sydney Airport (SYD). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



















