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

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There are 6 ways to get from Sydney 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 35m
    $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 / ...
    13h 36m
    $67–238

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Ballinabus bus Brisbane
    12h 30m
    $110–190

  4. Drive 727.5 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Ballinacar car 727.5 km
    7h 48m
    $129–186

  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
    $288–502

Sydney to Ballina by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration12h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 625.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 35m

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

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, 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. Two other operators also service this route.

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