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How to get fromNewcastle to Skennars Headby train, plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Newcastle to Skennars Head by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, or car

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  1. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane plane SYD - BNK
    5h 38m
    $138–331

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Broadmeadow Station to Casino Stationtrain train 33 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay to Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar Stbus bus 165 / ...
    11h 59m
    $59–222

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle to Ballinabus bus Brisbane
    10h 59m
    $85–222

  4. Drive 599.3 km

    1. Drive from Newcastle to Skennars Headcar car 599.3 km
    6h 30m
    $107–154

  5. Fly Newcastle Airport to Gold Coast Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane NTL - OOL
    2. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchangebus bus
    5h 54m
    $136–540

  6. Fly Newcastle Airport to Brisbane Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane NTL - BNE
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane International to Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchangebus bus
    7h 56m
    $166–440

  7. Bus via Newcastle

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle to Ballina Service Centerbus bus Au001
    12h 8m
    $86–140

  8. Train, bus via Grafton

    1. Take the train from Broadmeadow Station to Grafton Stationtrain train 33 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Grafton Station, Coach Stop to Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar Stbus bus 143
    14h
    $65–260

Newcastle to Skennars Head by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration10h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 796.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Newcastle, NSW, Australia and Skennars Head, NSW, Australia?

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Newcastle to Ballina twice daily. Tickets cost $100–220 and the journey takes 10h 5m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily.

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