There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Eltham by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane SYD - BNK
3h 6m$168–412Train via Eltham Rd Before Johnston Rd
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Casino Stationtrain 31
14h 18m$69–243Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Casino Stationtrain 33 / ...
13h 7m$109–290Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Alstonvillebus Pm12
14h 18m$105–147Drive 730.4 km
- Drive from Sydney to Elthamcar 730.4 km
8h 10m$132–191Bus via Byron Bay Interchange, Stand A
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Byron Bay Interchangebus Au001
- Take the bus from Byron Bay Interchange, Stand A to Eltham Hotel, Eltham Rdbus 610
16h 40m$114–186
Sydney to Eltham by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Eltham is to train via Eltham Rd Before Johnston Rd which costs $65 - $250 and takes 14h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Eltham is to fly which takes 3h 6m and costs $160 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Eltham. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at 622 Eltham Rd via Main St After Daley St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Eltham station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Casino Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 7m.
The distance between Sydney and Eltham is 650 km. The road distance is 730.4 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Eltham without a car is to train which takes 13h 7m and costs $100 - $290.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Sydney to Eltham, including transfers.
Sydney to Eltham bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Eltham train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Eltham is to fly which takes 3h 6m and costs $160 - $420. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $290 and takes 13h 7m, you could also bus, which costs $100 - $150 and takes 14h 18m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Eltham, NSW, Australia?
Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) 5 times a day. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Casino Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $55–230 and the journey takes 11h 25m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–800
- 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
- $75–470
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Casino Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–230
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $65–90
- First
- $95–130
- Sleeper
- $200–230
Train from Central Station to Casino Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–230
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $65–90
- First
- $95–130
- Sleeper
- $200–230
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Alstonville
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Byron Bay Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–180
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 02 6686 3666
- [email protected]
- Website
- buslinesgroup.com.au
Bus from Byron Bay Interchange, Stand A to Eltham Hotel, Eltham Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://www.buslinesgroup.com.au/ballina/
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Sydney to Eltham bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Alstonville station.
Sydney to Eltham train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Casino Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Eltham is 730 km. It takes approximately 8h 10m to drive from Sydney to Eltham.
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