There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Inverness by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
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Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane SYD - BNK
- Take the taxi from Ballina-Airport-BNK to Invernesstaxi
3h 39m$258–482Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Casino Station, Coach Baybus 3303 / ...
12h 39m$94–131Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Casino Stationtrain 33 / ...
11h 44m$98–280Drive 718.5 km
- Drive from Sydney to Invernesscar 718.5 km
7h 51m$129–186Bus via Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St
- Take the bus from Central Station to Lismorebus Pm12
- Take the bus from Casino Shopping Plaza, Canterbury St to Casino Coraki Rd Opp 3580bus S342
16h 12m$108–152
Sydney to Inverness by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Inverness is to bus which costs $90 - $140 and takes 12h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Inverness is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 39m and costs $250 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Inverness station. However, there are services departing from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and arriving at Casino Station, Coach Bay via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Inverness station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Casino Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 44m.
The distance between Sydney and Inverness is 684 km. The road distance is 718.5 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Inverness without a car is to train which takes 11h 44m and costs $95 - $280.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Sydney to Inverness, including transfers.
Sydney to Inverness bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Sydney to Inverness train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Inverness is to train which takes 11h 44m and costs $95 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $140 and takes 12h 39m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Inverness, NSW, Australia?
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. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Casino Station, Coach Bay 4 times a day. Tickets cost $50–80 and the journey takes 12h 20m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–350
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- 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
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Casino Station, Coach Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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- 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
- 02 6686 3666
- [email protected]
- Website
- buslinesgroup.com.au
Bus from Casino Shopping Plaza, Canterbury St to Casino Coraki Rd Opp 3580
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://www.buslinesgroup.com.au/ballina/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- $170–210
Ballina District Taxis
- Phone
- +61 2 6686 9999
- Website
- ballinataxis.com
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Sydney to Inverness bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Casino Station, Coach Bay.
Sydney to Inverness train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Casino Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Inverness is 719 km. It takes approximately 7h 51m to drive from Sydney to Inverness.
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