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How to get fromSydney to Pillar Valleyby train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Sydney to Pillar Valley by train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Central Station to Grafton Stationtrain train 33 / ...
    11h 46m
    $56–218

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Graftonbus bus Brisbane
    11h 59m
    $109–227

  3. Drive 603.3 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Pillar Valleycar car 603.3 km
    6h 31m
    $109–157

  4. 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 to Grafton City Southbus bus
    7h 9m
    $227–435

  5. Bus via Chatswood

    1. Take the bus from Chatswood to Grafton City Southbus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from South Grafton Public School, Vere St to Wooli Rd After Lloyds Rdbus bus S863
    13h 18m
    $87–131

  6. Fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane plane SYD - BNK
    2. Take the bus from Ballina Airport - Ground Transport Area near Flight Arrivals to Bus Zone – River Street near Riverland Travelbus bus
    3. Take the bus from MacLean to Grafton City Southbus bus
    8h 3m
    $149–394

  7. Fly to Port Macquarie, bus, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane plane SYD - PQQ
    2. Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus bus
    3. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Grafton Stationtrain train
    9h 53m
    $207–486

  8. Fly to Brisbane Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane SYD - BNE
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Grafton Stationtrain train
    10h 19m
    $160–604

Sydney to Pillar Valley by train, foot, and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration11h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 732 km
  • Duration: 11h 46m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Pillar Valley, NSW, Australia?

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. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Central Station to Grafton twice daily. Tickets cost $100–220 and the journey takes 9h 45m.

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