There are 8 ways to get from Sydney to Nimbin by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly to Gold Coast Airport, line 605 bus, bus
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane SYD - OOL
- Take the bus from Tweed Mall, Wharf St to Brisbane St Opp Sunnyside Mallbus
- Take the bus from Brisbane St Opp Sunnyside Mall to Cullen St Before Sibley Stbus
6h 10mTrain via Casino
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Casino Stationtrain 33 / ...
14h 23m$69–243Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Kyogle Stationtrain 31
12h 29m$145–339Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Lismorebus Pm12
14h$103–144Drive 751.9 km
- Drive from Sydney to Nimbincar 751.9 km
8h 15m$136–197Fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, line 661 bus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane SYD - BNK
- Take the bus from Ballina Central, Kerr St to Molesworth St After Conway Stbus
7h 3m$100–332Train via Casino #2
- Take the train from Central Station to Casino Stationtrain 31
14h 33m$69–243Bus via Ballina
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Ballina Service Centerbus Au001
16h 41m$114–191
Sydney to Nimbin by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Nimbin is to train via Casino which costs $65 - $250 and takes 14h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Nimbin is to fly and line 661 bus which takes 7h 3m and costs $100 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Nimbin. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Cullen St Before Thorburn St via Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Nimbin station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Kyogle Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 29m.
The distance between Sydney and Nimbin is 775 km. The road distance is 751.9 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Nimbin without a car is to train which takes 12h 29m and costs $140 - $340.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Sydney to Nimbin, including transfers.
Sydney to Nimbin bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Nimbin train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Nimbin is to train which takes 12h 29m and costs $140 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $150 and takes 14h.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Nimbin, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Kyogle Station twice daily. Tickets cost $60–230 and the journey takes 11h 59m. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Central Station to Lismore once daily. Tickets cost $95–140 and the journey takes 12h 30m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–800
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–330
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–470
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–280
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–280
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Kyogle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–230
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $70–95
- First
- $95–130
- Sleeper
- $200–230
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
Train from Central Station to Casino Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- 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 Tweed Mall, Wharf St to Brisbane St Opp Sunnyside Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
- Phone
- +61 2 6677 9394
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Brisbane St Opp Sunnyside Mall to Cullen St Before Sibley St
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.transportnsw.info
- 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 Ballina Central, Kerr St to Molesworth St After Conway St
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://www.buslinesgroup.com.au/ballina/
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Ballina Service Center
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–180
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney to Nimbin bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Lismore station.
Sydney to Nimbin train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Kyogle Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Nimbin is 752 km. It takes approximately 8h 15m to drive from Sydney to Nimbin.
There are 78+ hotels available in Nimbin.












