There are 7 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Maclean by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, 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
3h 15m$110–303Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Grafton Stationtrain 33 / ...
- Take the bus from Bligh St At Charles Lane to McLachlan Park, River Stbus 380
12h 28m$56–230Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Central Station to Macleanbus Brisbane
11h 26m$101–232Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Maclean647.4 km
7h 1mDrive 647.4 km
- Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Macleancar 647.4 km
7h 1m$116–167Fly 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
3h 55m$232–427Bus via MacLean
- Take the bus from Central Station to MacLeanbus Pm12
11h 38m$103–152
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Maclean by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Maclean is to train and bus which costs $55 - $230 and takes 12h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Maclean is to fly and bus which takes 3h 15m and costs $110 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Maclean. However, there are services departing from Sydney International Airport and arriving at Maclean via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 26m.
The distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Maclean is 705 km. The road distance is 647.4 km.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Maclean without a car is to bus which takes 11h 26m and costs $100 - $240.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Maclean, including transfers.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Maclean bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Maclean bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Maclean station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) to Maclean is 647 km. It takes approximately 7h 1m to drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Maclean.
Book your Sydney Airport (SYD) to Maclean bus tickets online with 12go.asia.
What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Maclean, NSW, Australia?
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
- $70–350
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–550
- 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
- $70–250
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–170
- 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
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- Busways
Bus from Bligh St At Charles Lane to McLachlan Park, River St
- Phone
- 02 6686 3666
- [email protected]
- Website
- Buslines Group
Bus from Bligh St At Charles Lane to McLachlan Park, River St
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Buslines Group
- 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 Maclean
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- Frequency
- On demand
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