There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Grassy Head by bus (Greyhound), train, car, plane, or bus
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Bus via Bulahdelah
best- Take the bus from Central Station to Bulahdelahbus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Bulahdelah to Macksvillebus Pm12
8h 6m$91–151Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Kempseybus Au001
- Take the bus from Tozer St Before Noonans Ln to Reserve Rd After Millington Avbus 467
10h 47m$68–102Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Macksville Stationtrain 33 / ...
8h 7m$89–258Drive 460.9 km
- Drive from Sydney to Grassy Headcar 460.9 km
4h 57m$84–121Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane SYD - CFS
- Take the bus from Southern Cross University to Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper Stbus
6h 58m$214–424Fly to Port Macquarie, bus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane SYD - PQQ
- Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus
- Take the bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Ocean Dr After Sixth Avbus
7h 4m$205–325
Sydney to Grassy Head by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Grassy Head is to bus which costs $65 - $110 and takes 10h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Grassy Head is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs $80 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Grassy Head. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Stuarts Point Convention Centre, Grassy Head Rd via Bulahdelah and Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Grassy Head station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Macksville Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
The distance between Sydney and Grassy Head is 508 km. The road distance is 460.9 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Grassy Head without a car is to bus via Bulahdelah which takes 8h 6m and costs $90 - $160.
It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Sydney to Grassy Head, including transfers.
Sydney to Grassy Head bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Grassy Head train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Grassy Head is to bus via Bulahdelah which takes 8h 6m and costs $90 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $260 and takes 8h 7m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Grassy Head, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Central Station to Stuarts Point Convention Centre, Grassy Head Rd via Bulahdelah, Macksville, and Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St in around 8h 6m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Macksville Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $50–200 and the journey takes 7h 51m. NSW TrainLink also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–460
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–390
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–370
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–270
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Central Station to Macksville Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–200
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $50–70
- First
- $80–90
- Sleeper
- $170–200
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Central Station to Macksville Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $35–60
- First Class
- $55–85
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Central Station to Bulahdelah
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $45–70
- Flexible
- $65–85
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to Bulahdelah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Bulahdelah to Macksville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- Busways
Bus from Southern Cross University to Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St
Bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John St
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Kempsey
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Tozer St Before Noonans Ln to Reserve Rd After Millington Av
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Ocean Dr After Sixth Av
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
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Booking & Getting There
Sydney to Grassy Head bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Bulahdelah station.
Sydney to Grassy Head train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Macksville Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Grassy Head is 461 km. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Sydney to Grassy Head.
There are 172+ hotels available in Grassy Head.
















