There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Brooms Head by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), 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
6h 20m$135–380Bus via MacLean
cheapest- Take the bus from Central Station to MacLeanbus Pm12
12h 12m$102–141Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Grafton Stationtrain 33 / ...
11h 41m$146–335Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Central Station to Macleanbus Brisbane
12h 5m$114–245Drive 657.6 km
- Drive from Sydney to Brooms Headcar 657.6 km
7h 6m$120–173Fly 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 Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departures to Bus Zone - River Street at McLachlan Parkbus
7h$255–440
Sydney to Brooms Head by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Brooms Head is to bus via MacLean which costs $100 - $150 and takes 12h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Brooms Head is to fly and bus which takes 6h 20m and costs $130 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Brooms Head. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Brooms Head General Store, Ocean Rd via Maclean Public School, Woodford St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Brooms Head station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Grafton Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 41m.
The distance between Sydney and Brooms Head is 742 km. The road distance is 657.6 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Brooms Head without a car is to train which takes 11h 41m and costs $140 - $340.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Sydney to Brooms Head, including transfers.
Sydney to Brooms Head bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Brooms Head train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Brooms Head is to train which takes 11h 41m and costs $140 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $250 and takes 12h 5m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Brooms Head, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Grafton Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $60–210 and the journey takes 9h 56m. NSW TrainLink also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Central Station to Maclean twice daily. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 10h 20m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–400
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–330
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–280
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–180
- 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
- $60–210
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $60–85
- First
- $90–110
- Sleeper
- $190–210
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Central Station to Grafton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $45–70
- First Class
- $70–110
- 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
Bus from Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departures to Bus Zone - River Street at McLachlan Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Central Station to Maclean
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $110–160
- Flexible
- $140–240
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to MacLean
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Sydney to Brooms Head bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Maclean station.
Sydney to Brooms Head train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Grafton Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Brooms Head is 658 km. It takes approximately 7h 6m to drive from Sydney to Brooms Head.
There are 568+ hotels available in Brooms Head.