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How to get fromSydney to Iluka Bayby plane, bus, train, car, or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Iluka Bay by plane, bus, train, car, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane plane SYD - BNK
    2. Take the bus from Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St to Charles St After Denne Stbus bus
    6h 4m
    $104–326

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Grafton Stationtrain train 33 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Grafton Station, Coach Stop to Charles St After Denne Stbus bus 143
    12h 27m
    $58–226

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to MacLeanbus bus Pm12
    12h 9m
    $102–146

  4. Drive  668.7 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Iluka Baycar car 668.7 km
    7h 14m
    $123–177

  5. 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 Bus Zone - River Street at McLachlan Parkbus bus
    7h 2m
    $255–465

  6. 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 Bilinga to Ballina Service Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St to Charles St After Denne Stbus bus
    8h 8m
    $125–381

  7. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Yamba YHAbus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the ferry from Yamba Wharf to Iluka Wharfferry ferry Crf
    12h 17m
    $123–257

Sydney to Iluka Bay by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration12h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 731.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Iluka Bay, NSW, Australia?

Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Central Station to MacLean once daily. Tickets cost $95–140 and the journey takes 10h 25m.

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