There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Federal by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane SYD - BNK
3h 17m$188–392Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Casino Stationtrain 33 / ...
14h 33m$69–243Bus via Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St
- Take the bus from Central Station to Lismorebus Pm12
14h 10m$103–144Drive 751.3 km
- Drive from Sydney to Federalcar 751.3 km
8h 15m$135–194Fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus, line 610 bus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane SYD - OOL
- Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Brunswick Headsbus
- Take the bus from Park St After Balun Lane to Federal Dr Before Binna Burra Rdbus
6h 3m$138–380Train, bus
- Take the train from Central Station to Casino Stationtrain 31
- Take the bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to Federal Dr Before Binna Burra Rdbus 610 / ...
15h 48m$69–243Bus
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Byron Bay Interchangebus Au001
- Take the bus from Byron Bay Interchange, Stand A to Federal Dr Before Binna Burra Rdbus 610 / ...
16h 11m$121–199
Sydney to Federal by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Federal is to train which costs $65 - $250 and takes 14h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Federal is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs $180 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Federal. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Federal Dr At Kings Rd via Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Federal station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Casino Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 33m.
The distance between Sydney and Federal is 657 km. The road distance is 751.3 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Federal without a car is to bus via Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St which takes 14h 10m and costs $100 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Sydney to Federal, including transfers.
Sydney to Federal bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Federal train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Federal is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs $180 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus via Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St, which costs $100 - $150 and takes 14h 10m, you could also train, which costs $65 - $250 and takes 14h 33m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Federal, NSW, Australia?
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Central Station to Lismore once daily. Tickets cost $95–140 and the journey takes 12h 30m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–350
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–250
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–290
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–170
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–360
- 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
- Twice 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 Lismore
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- +612 6685 7447
- [email protected]
- Website
- byronbayshuttle.com.au
Bus from Gold Coast Airport to Brunswick Heads
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Website
- https://www.byronbayshuttle.com.au
- Phone
- 02 6686 3666
- [email protected]
- Website
- buslinesgroup.com.au
Bus from Park St After Balun Lane to Federal Dr Before Binna Burra Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://www.buslinesgroup.com.au/ballina/
Bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to Federal Dr Before Binna Burra Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://www.buslinesgroup.com.au/ballina/
Bus from Byron Bay Interchange, Stand A to Federal Dr Before Binna Burra Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://www.buslinesgroup.com.au/ballina/
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Byron Bay Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–200
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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Sydney to Federal bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Lismore station.
Sydney to Federal train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Casino Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Federal is 751 km. It takes approximately 8h 15m to drive from Sydney to Federal.
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