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

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There are 9 ways to get from Sydney to East 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
    4h 56m
    $95–284

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Casino Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay to Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar Stbus bus 165 / ...
    14h 12m
    $69–246

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Ballinabus bus Brisbane
    12h 56m
    $102–275

  4. Drive 729.8 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to East Ballinacar car 729.8 km
    7h 52m
    $131–189

  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 45m
    $140–390

  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 Ballina Airport - Ground Transport Area near Flight Arrivalsbus bus
    7h 33m
    $286–506

  7. Fly to Brisbane Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane SYD - BNE
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane International to Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchangebus bus
    7h 52m
    $185–490

  8. Train, bus via Pine Av At Cronulla St

    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 18m
    $69–246

  9. Bus via Chatswood

    1. Take the bus from Chatswood to Ballinabus bus Pm12
    14h 52m
    $105–152

Sydney to East Ballina by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration12h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 635.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and East 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. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily.

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