There are 6 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Sawtell by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, rideshare, car, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane SYD - CFS
2h 7m$186–355Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Sawtell Stationtrain 31 / ...
9h 40m$46–202Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Coffs Harbourbus Brisbane
8h 47m$70–188Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Sawtell527.6 km
5h 44mDrive 527.6 km
- Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Sawtellcar 527.6 km
5h 44m$94–135Bus via Coffs Harbour
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Coffs Harbourbus Au001
11h 56m$92–148
Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Sawtell is to train which costs $45 - $210 and takes 9h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Sawtell is to fly which takes 2h 7m and costs $180 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Sawtell. However, there are services departing from Sydney International Airport and arriving at Sawtell RSL, First Av via Central Station and Park Av At Little St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney Airport (SYD) station to Sawtell station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Sawtell Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
The distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Sawtell is 450 km. The road distance is 527.6 km.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Sawtell without a car is to bus which takes 8h 47m and costs $70 - $190.
It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Sawtell, including transfers.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Sawtell bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Sawtell train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Sawtell is to fly which takes 2h 7m and costs $180 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $190 and takes 8h 47m, you could also train, which costs $45 - $210 and takes 9h 40m.
What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Sawtell, NSW, Australia?
Regional Express and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- qantas.com
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
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Central Station to Sawtell Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 34m
- 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 Sawtell Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $60–90
- First Class
- $85–130
- 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
- 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 Sawtell
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Sawtell bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Coffs Harbour station.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Sawtell train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Sawtell Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) to Sawtell is 528 km. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Sawtell.
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