There are 7 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Brooms Head by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
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Fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, bus
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane SYD - BNK
- Take the bus from Ballina Airport - Ground Transport Area near Flight Arrivals to Bus Zone – River Street near Riverland Travelbus
4h 57m$114–307Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Central Station to Macleanbus Brisbane
13h 11m$105–238Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Grafton Stationtrain 33 / ...
12h 53m$167–368Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Brooms Head668.3 km
7h 18mDrive 668.3 km
- Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Brooms Headcar 668.3 km
7h 18m$119–172Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane SYD - CFS
- Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departures to Bus Zone - River Street at McLachlan Parkbus
5h 37m$236–426Bus via MacLean
- Take the bus from Central Station to MacLeanbus Pm12
13h 25m$107–158
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Brooms Head by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Brooms Head is to bus via MacLean which costs $100 - $160 and takes 13h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Brooms Head is to fly and bus which takes 4h 57m and costs $110 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Brooms Head. However, there are services departing from Sydney International Airport and arriving at Brooms Head General Store, Ocean Rd via Central Station and Maclean Public School, Woodford St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney Airport (SYD) station to Brooms Head station. However, there are services departing from International Airport Station and arriving at Grafton Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 53m.
The distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Brooms Head is 730 km. The road distance is 668.3 km.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Brooms Head without a car is to train which takes 12h 53m and costs $160 - $370.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Brooms Head, including transfers.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Brooms Head bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Brooms Head train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Brooms Head is to train which takes 12h 53m and costs $160 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $240 and takes 13h 11m.
What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Brooms Head, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Grafton Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $50–220 and the journey takes 9h 56m. NSW TrainLink also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Central Station to Maclean twice daily. Tickets cost $100–230 and the journey takes 10h 20m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–650
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–550
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–320
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–240
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Central Station to Grafton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 56m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–220
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $60–80
- First
- $85–110
- Sleeper
- $190–220
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Central Station to Grafton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $70–110
- First Class
- $95–150
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 5625 0065
- [email protected]
- Website
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Ballina Airport - Ground Transport Area near Flight Arrivals to Bus Zone – River Street near Riverland Travel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departures to Bus Zone - River Street at McLachlan Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Central Station to Maclean
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–230
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $100–160
- Advantage
- $130–190
- Flexible
- $160–230
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to MacLean
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Brooms Head
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Brooms Head bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Maclean station.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Brooms Head train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Grafton Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) to Brooms Head is 668 km. It takes approximately 7h 18m to drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Brooms Head.
There are 571+ hotels available in Brooms Head.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Brooms Head. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.











