There are 7 ways to get from Raleigh to Sydney by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport
best- Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane CFS - SYD
4h 12m$220–413Train
cheapest- Take the train from Urunga Station to Central Stationtrain 34 / ...
9h 19m$43–204Bus
- Take the bus from Urunga to Central Stationbus Pm11
9h 55m$73–104Drive 501.6 km
- Drive from Raleigh to Sydneycar 501.6 km
5h 25m$90–130Bus to Armidale, fly
- Take the bus from The Yellow Shed Bellingen to Armidale Airportbus
- Fly from Armidale (ARM) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane ARM - SYD
6h 41m$276–517Bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Urunga to Ballina Airport - Ground Transport Area near Flight Arrivalsbus
- Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane BNK - SYD
7h 2m$186–407Bus via Coffs Harbour
- Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Sydney Central Stationbus Au001
12h$79–136
Raleigh to Sydney by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Sydney is to train which costs $40 - $210 and takes 9h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Sydney is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs $220 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from Raleigh Public School, North St and arriving at Central Station via Urunga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Raleigh station to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from Urunga Station and arriving at Central Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.
The distance between Raleigh and Sydney is 485 km. The road distance is 501.6 km.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Sydney without a car is to train which takes 9h 19m and costs $40 - $210.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Raleigh to Sydney, including transfers.
Raleigh to Sydney bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Urunga station.
Raleigh to Sydney train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Urunga Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Sydney is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs $220 - $420. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $210 and takes 9h 19m, you could also bus, which costs $70 - $110 and takes 9h 55m.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NSW, Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?
Regional Express, Qantas, and two other airlines fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Urunga Station to Central Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–200 and the journey takes 8h 3m. NSW TrainLink also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–550
Flights from Armidale to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–360
Flights from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–350
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–320
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Sydney International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–600
Flights from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Urunga Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–200
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $50–70
- First
- $75–100
- Sleeper
- $170–200
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Urunga Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $60–90
- First Class
- $80–130
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Urunga to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 5625 0065
- [email protected]
- Website
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from The Yellow Shed Bellingen to Armidale Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Urunga to Ballina Airport - Ground Transport Area near Flight Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $95–130
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Coffs Harbour to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Raleigh to Sydney bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Central Station.
Raleigh to Sydney train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Sydney is 502 km. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Raleigh to Sydney.
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