There are 8 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Ulmarra 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
4h 31m$114–309Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Grafton Stationtrain 33 / ...
12h$54–230Bus via Grafton (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Central Station to Graftonbus Brisbane
11h 43m$104–230Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Ulmarra623.1 km
6h 48mDrive 623.1 km
- Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Ulmarracar 623.1 km
6h 48m$112–161Fly 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 to Grafton City Southbus
4h 52m$211–401Fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane SYD - OOL
- Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Bangalow Trainlinkbus
- Take the bus from Molesworth St After Magellan St to Ulmarra Public School, Big River Waybus
7h 42m$132–371Bus
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Graftonbus Au001
13h 29m$106–180
Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Ulmarra is to train which costs $50 - $230 and takes 12h.
The fastest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Ulmarra is to fly and bus which takes 4h 31m and costs $110 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Ulmarra. However, there are services departing from Sydney International Airport and arriving at Coldstream St At River St via Central Station and Bligh St At Charles Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney Airport (SYD) station to Ulmarra station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Grafton Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.
The distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Ulmarra is 738 km. The road distance is 623.1 km.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Ulmarra without a car is to bus via Grafton which takes 11h 43m and costs $100 - $230.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Ulmarra, including transfers.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Ulmarra bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Ulmarra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Ulmarra is to bus via Grafton which takes 11h 43m and costs $100 - $230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $230 and takes 12h.
What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Ulmarra, NSW, Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Central Station to Grafton twice daily. Tickets cost $100–220 and the journey takes 9h 45m. Alternatively, 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.
- 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
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–250
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–290
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–170
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–360
- 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 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
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Central Station to Grafton
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $100–150
- Advantage
- $120–180
- Flexible
- $150–220
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Coffs Harbour to Grafton City South
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- +612 6685 7447
- [email protected]
- Website
- Byron Easybus
Bus from Gold Coast Airport to Bangalow Trainlink
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–55
- Website
- Byron Easybus
- Phone
- 02 6686 3666
- [email protected]
- Website
- Buslines Group
Bus from Molesworth St After Magellan St to Ulmarra Public School, Big River Way
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Buslines Group
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Grafton
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–150
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Ulmarra
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Ulmarra bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Grafton station.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Ulmarra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Grafton Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) to Ulmarra is 623 km. It takes approximately 6h 48m to drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Ulmarra.
There are 34+ hotels available in Ulmarra.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Ulmarra. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


















