There are 8 ways to get from Hornsby to Nimbin by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport, line 605 bus, bus
best- Take the train from Hornsby Station to Central Stationtrain
- 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 51mTrain via Casino
cheapest- Take the train from Hornsby Station to Casino Stationtrain 33 / ...
13h 44m$80–236Train
- Take the train from Hornsby Station to Kyogle Stationtrain 31
11h 53m$156–331Bus
- Take the bus from Hornsby to Lismorebus Pm12
13h 10m$111–154Drive 729.2 km
- Drive from Hornsby to Nimbincar 729.2 km
7h 55m$131–188Fly 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 29m$105–291Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus
- Take the train from Hornsby 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
8h 30mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Hornsby Station to Newcastle Interchangetrain Ccn
- Take the bus from Newcastle to Graftonbus
- Take the bus from Bent St At Spring St to Molesworth St After Conway Stbus 695
15h 34m$103–202
Hornsby to Nimbin by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hornsby to Nimbin is to train via Casino which costs $80 - $240 and takes 13h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Hornsby to Nimbin is to fly and line 661 bus which takes 7h 29m and costs $100 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from Hornsby to Nimbin. However, there are services departing from Hornsby and arriving at Cullen St Before Thorburn St via Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Hornsby station to Nimbin station. However, there are services departing from Hornsby Station and arriving at Kyogle Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 53m.
The distance between Hornsby and Nimbin is 805 km. The road distance is 729.2 km.
The best way to get from Hornsby to Nimbin without a car is to train which takes 11h 53m and costs $150 - $340.
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Hornsby to Nimbin, including transfers.
Hornsby to Nimbin bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Hornsby station.
Hornsby to Nimbin train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Hornsby Station.
The best way to get from Hornsby to Nimbin is to train which takes 11h 53m and costs $150 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $160 and takes 13h 10m.
What companies run services between Hornsby, NSW, Australia and Nimbin, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Hornsby Station to Kyogle Station twice daily. Tickets cost $70–230 and the journey takes 11h 23m. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Hornsby to Lismore once daily. Tickets cost $100–150 and the journey takes 11h 40m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–280
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–320
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Hornsby Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Hornsby Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Hornsby Station to Newcastle Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- 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
- $4–7
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
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More Questions & Answers
Hornsby to Nimbin bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Lismore station.
Hornsby to Nimbin train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Kyogle Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hornsby to Nimbin is 729 km. It takes approximately 7h 55m to drive from Hornsby to Nimbin.
There are 74+ hotels available in Nimbin.





