There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Lawrence by plane, bus, train, or car
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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
5h 58m$132–338Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Grafton Stationtrain 33 / ...
12h 40m$59–226Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to MacLeanbus Pm12
11h 45m$92–128Drive 635.5 km
- Drive from Sydney to Lawrencecar 635.5 km
6h 57m$114–165Fly 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 38m$252–458Bus via Prince St At Fitzroy St
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Graftonbus Au001
13h 12m$94–154
Sydney to Lawrence by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Lawrence is to train which costs $55 - $230 and takes 12h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Lawrence is to fly and bus which takes 5h 58m and costs $130 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Lawrence. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Lawrence Store, Richmond St via River St After John St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Lawrence station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Grafton Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.
The distance between Sydney and Lawrence is 731 km. The road distance is 635.5 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Lawrence without a car is to bus which takes 11h 45m and costs $90 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Sydney to Lawrence, including transfers.
Sydney to Lawrence bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Lawrence train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Lawrence is to bus which takes 11h 45m and costs $90 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $230 and takes 12h 40m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Lawrence, NSW, Australia?
Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Central Station to MacLean once daily. Tickets cost $85–130 and the journey takes 10h 25m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Grafton Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $50–220 and the journey takes 9h 56m. NSW TrainLink also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–350
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–550
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–320
- 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 Grafton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 56m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–220
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $60–80
- First
- $85–110
- Sleeper
- $190–220
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Grafton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $70–110
- First Class
- $95–150
- 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
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Central Station to MacLean
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Grafton
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–150
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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Sydney to Lawrence bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at MacLean station.
Sydney to Lawrence train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Grafton Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Lawrence is 636 km. It takes approximately 6h 57m to drive from Sydney to Lawrence.
There are 30+ hotels available in Lawrence.