There are 8 ways to get from Sydney to Goonellabah by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, line 661 bus
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane SYD - BNK
- Take the bus from Ballina Central, Kerr St to Simeoni Dr Opp Goonellabah Villagebus
5h 14m$95–324Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Casino Stationtrain 33 / ...
13h 52m$66–243Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Lismorebus Pm12
13h 29m$100–144Drive 722.6 km
- Drive from Sydney to Goonellabahcar 722.6 km
7h 49m$130–188Fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane SYD - OOL
- Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Goonellabah James Rd Bus Stopbus
6h 13m$145–385Fly 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 Interchange – Tamar Streetbus
7h 50m$293–520Train via Central Station
- Take the train from Central Station to Casino Stationtrain 31
14h 22m$68–243Bus via Ballina Service Center
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Ballina Service Centerbus Au001
15h 1m$112–182
Sydney to Goonellabah by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Goonellabah is to train which costs $65 - $250 and takes 13h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Goonellabah is to fly and line 661 bus which takes 5h 14m and costs $95 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Goonellabah. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Ballina Rd Opp Rous Rd via Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Goonellabah station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Casino Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 52m.
The distance between Sydney and Goonellabah is 656 km. The road distance is 722.6 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Goonellabah without a car is to bus which takes 13h 29m and costs $95 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Sydney to Goonellabah, including transfers.
Sydney to Goonellabah bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Goonellabah train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Goonellabah is to bus which takes 13h 29m and costs $95 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $250 and takes 13h 52m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Goonellabah, NSW, Australia?
Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Central Station to Lismore once daily. Tickets cost $95–140 and the journey takes 12h 30m. 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
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–330
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–280
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–280
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–360
- 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
- 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
- 02 6686 3666
- [email protected]
- Website
- buslinesgroup.com.au
Bus from Ballina Central, Kerr St to Simeoni Dr Opp Goonellabah Village
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://www.buslinesgroup.com.au/ballina/
- 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 Goonellabah James Rd Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Website
- https://www.byronbayshuttle.com.au
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 5625 0065
- [email protected]
- Website
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departures to Bus Interchange – Tamar Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $90–120
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Ballina Service Center
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–180
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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Sydney to Goonellabah bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Lismore station.
Sydney to Goonellabah train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Casino Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Goonellabah is 723 km. It takes approximately 7h 49m to drive from Sydney to Goonellabah.
There are 130+ hotels available in Goonellabah.