There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Iluka Beach by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, bus
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane SYD - BNK
- Take the bus from Ballina Airport - Ground Transport Area near Flight Arrivals to Bus Zone – River Street near Riverland Travelbus
6h 12m$135–360Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Grafton Stationtrain 33 / ...
- Take the bus from Grafton Station, Coach Stop to Charles St After Denne Stbus 143
12h 27m$58–226Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to MacLeanbus Pm12
12h 9m$102–146Drive 667.4 km
- Drive from Sydney to Iluka Beachcar 667.4 km
7h 13m$123–177Fly 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 Zone - River Street at McLachlan Parkbus
6h 52m$255–470Fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane SYD - OOL
- Take the bus from Bilinga to Ballina Service Centerbus
- Take the bus from Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St to Charles St After Denne Stbus
8h 8m$125–381Bus via Owen St At Young St
- Take the bus from Central Station to Macleanbus Brisbane
- Take the bus from McLachlan Park, River St to Owen St At Young Stbus 386
12h 21m$115–246
Sydney to Iluka Beach by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Iluka Beach is to train and bus which costs $55 - $230 and takes 12h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Iluka Beach is to fly and bus which takes 6h 12m and costs $130 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Iluka Beach. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Charles St After Denne St via McLachlan Park, River St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 9m.
The distance between Sydney and Iluka Beach is 751 km. The road distance is 667.4 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Iluka Beach without a car is to bus which takes 12h 9m and costs $100 - $150.
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Sydney to Iluka Beach, including transfers.
Sydney to Iluka Beach bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Iluka Beach bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at MacLean station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Iluka Beach is 667 km. It takes approximately 7h 13m to drive from Sydney to Iluka Beach.
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What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Iluka Beach, 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.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–330
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–460
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–380
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Central Station to Grafton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 56m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–210
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $60–85
- First
- $90–110
- Sleeper
- $190–210
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 5625 0065
- [email protected]
- Website
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Ballina Airport - Ground Transport Area near Flight Arrivals to Bus Zone – River Street near Riverland Travel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departures to Bus Zone - River Street at McLachlan Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
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