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How to get fromSydney CBD to Ballinaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Sydney CBD to Ballina by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane plane SYD - BNK
    3h 34m
    $90–276

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Casino Stationtrain train 33 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay to Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar Stbus bus 165 / ...
    14h 42m
    $67–250

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Ballinabus bus Brisbane
    13h 33m
    $103–275

  4. Drive 728.5 km

    1. Drive from Sydney CBD to Ballinacar car 728.5 km
    7h 50m
    $130–187

  5. Fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane SYD - OOL
    2. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchangebus bus
    5h 3m
    $138–382

  6. Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane SYD - CFS
    2. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departures to Bus Interchange – Tamar Streetbus bus
    6h 38m
    $288–492

  7. Bus via Chatswood

    1. Take the bus from Chatswood to Ballinabus bus Pm12
    14h 26m
    $103–144

Sydney CBD to Ballina by subway and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration13h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 625.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Sydney CBD, NSW, Australia and Ballina, NSW, Australia?

Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Central Station to Ballina twice daily. Tickets cost $120–270 and the journey takes 12h 30m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily.

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