There are 7 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Sapphire Beach by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, rideshare, or car
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Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, line 393 bus
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane SYD - CFS
- Take the bus from Park Av Opp Little St to Solitary Islands Way After Gaudrons Rdbus
3h 1m$190–362Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Coffs Harbour Stationtrain 33 / ...
11h 16m$69–232Bus via Coffs Harbour
- Take the bus from Central Station to Coffs Harbourbus Brisbane
8h 51m$70–188Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Sapphire Beach542.8 km
5h 57mDrive 542.8 km
- Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Sapphire Beachcar 542.8 km
5h 57m$97–140Fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, bus
- 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 – Moonee Beach Road near Sullivans Roadbus
5h 16m$154–356Bus
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Coffs Harbourbus Au001
12h$92–148
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Sapphire Beach by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Sapphire Beach is to train which costs $65 - $240 and takes 11h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Sapphire Beach is to fly and line 393 bus which takes 3h 1m and costs $190 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Sapphire Beach. However, there are services departing from Sydney International Airport and arriving at Solitary Islands Way After Gaudrons Rd via Central Station and Park Av Opp Little St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney Airport (SYD) station to Sapphire Beach station. However, there are services departing from International Airport Station and arriving at Coffs Harbour Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 16m.
The distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Sapphire Beach is 457 km. The road distance is 542.8 km.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Sapphire Beach without a car is to bus via Coffs Harbour which takes 8h 51m and costs $70 - $190.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Sapphire Beach, including transfers.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Sapphire Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Sapphire Beach train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Sapphire Beach is to bus via Coffs Harbour which takes 8h 51m and costs $70 - $190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $240 and takes 11h 16m.
What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Sapphire Beach, NSW, Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Central Station to Coffs Harbour 5 times a day. Tickets cost $85–180 and the journey takes 6h 45m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Coffs Harbour Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $45–200 and the journey takes 8h 42m. NSW TrainLink also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–550
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–650
- 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 Coffs Harbour Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–200
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $55–75
- First
- $75–100
- Sleeper
- $180–200
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Central Station to Coffs Harbour Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $60–90
- First Class
- $85–130
- Phone
- (02) 6653 3345
- [email protected]
- Website
- Forest Coach Lines
Bus from Park Av Opp Little St to Solitary Islands Way After Gaudrons Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Forest Coach Lines
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Central Station to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $85–120
- Advantage
- $100–150
- Flexible
- $120–180
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- 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 – Moonee Beach Road near Sullivans Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $80–110
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Sapphire Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Sydney Airport (SYD) to Sapphire Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Coffs Harbour station.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Sapphire Beach train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Coffs Harbour Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) to Sapphire Beach is 543 km. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Sapphire Beach.
There are 491+ hotels available in Sapphire Beach.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Sapphire Beach. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.