There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Ballina Airport (BNK) by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane SYD - BNK
2h 38m$88–272Train, bus
- Take the train from Central Station to Coffs Harbour Stationtrain 33 / ...
- Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Station to Ballina Airport - Ground Transport Area near Flight Arrivalsbus Dt18
12h 22m$131–310Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Ballinabus Brisbane
13h 37m$102–282Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sydney to Ballina-BNK730 km
7h 51mDrive 730 km
- Drive from Sydney to Ballina Airport (BNK)car 730 km
7h 51m$130–187Bus via Chatswood
- Take the bus from Chatswood to Ballinabus Pm12
15h 47m$107–156
Sydney to Ballina Airport (BNK) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Ballina Airport (BNK) is to bus via Chatswood which costs $100 - $160 and takes 15h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Ballina Airport (BNK) is to fly which takes 2h 38m and costs $85 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Ballina Airport (BNK). However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Southern Cross Dr via Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 37m.
The distance between Sydney and Ballina Airport (BNK) is 622 km. The road distance is 730 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Ballina Airport (BNK) without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 22m and costs $130 - $310.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Sydney to Ballina Airport (BNK), including transfers.
Sydney to Ballina Airport (BNK) bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Ballina Airport (BNK) is to fly which takes 2h 38m and costs $85 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $290 and takes 13h 37m.
Sydney to Ballina Airport (BNK) bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Ballina station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Ballina Airport (BNK) is 730 km. It takes approximately 7h 51m to drive from Sydney to Ballina Airport (BNK).
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Ballina Airport (BNK), 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.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–650
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–240
- 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
- +61 (0)2 5625 0065
- [email protected]
- Website
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Coffs Harbour Station to Ballina Airport - Ground Transport Area near Flight Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $85–110
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Central Station to Ballina
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $120–180
- Advantage
- $150–220
- Flexible
- $180–270
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to Ballina
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Chatswood to Ballina
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sydney to Ballina-BNK
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- Frequency
- On demand
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