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How to get fromSydney Airport (SYD) to Nambucca Headsby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, rideshare, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Nambucca Heads by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane SYD - CFS
    2. Take the bus from Toormina Gardens to Bowra St At Wellington Drbus bus
    3h 56m
    $190–368

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Macksville Stationtrain train 33 / ...
    9h 53m
    $44–206

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Nambucca Headsbus bus Brisbane
    8h 26m
    $66–182

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Nambucca Headsrideshare rideshare 489.9 km
    5h 23m

  5. Drive 489.9 km

    1. Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Nambucca Headscar car 489.9 km
    5h 23m
    $87–126

  6. Fly to Port Macquarie, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane plane SYD - PQQ
    2. Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Nambucca Headsbus bus
    4h 35m
    $188–343

  7. Fly to Armidale, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Armidale (ARM)plane plane SYD - ARM
    2. Take the bus from Armidale Airport to Urunga Stationbus bus
    6h 15m
    $265–493

  8. Fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane plane SYD - BNK
    2. Take the bus from Ballina Airport - Ground Transport Area near Flight Arrivals to Urungabus bus
    6h 30m
    $168–376

  9. Bus via Chatswood

    1. Take the bus from Chatswood to Nambucca Headsbus bus Pm12
    9h 29m
    $86–123

Sydney Airport (SYD) to Nambucca Heads by train, subway, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 494.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Nambucca Heads, NSW, Australia?

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Central Station to Nambucca Heads twice daily. Tickets cost $85–180 and the journey takes 7h 20m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Macksville Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–200 and the journey takes 7h 51m. NSW TrainLink also services this route twice daily.

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