There are 8 ways to get from Sydney to Pillar Valley by bus (Greyhound), train, car, plane, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Central Station to Graftonbus Brisbane
- Take the bus from South Grafton Public School, Vere St to Wooli Rd After Lloyds Rdbus S863
11h 42m$108–231Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Grafton Stationtrain 33 / ...
11h 46m$51–216Drive 603.2 km
- Drive from Sydney to Pillar Valleycar 603.2 km
6h 31m$108–155Fly 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 to Grafton City Southbus
7h 10m$230–400Bus via South Grafton Public School, Armidale St
- Take the bus from Central Station to Grafton City Southbus Pm12
11h 46m$97–135Fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, bus
- 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
- Take the bus from MacLean to Grafton City Southbus
8h 4m$152–357Fly to Port Macquarie, bus, train
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane SYD - PQQ
- Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus
- Take the train from Kempsey Station to Grafton Stationtrain
9h 53m$205–456Fly to Brisbane Airport, train
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane SYD - BNE
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Grafton Stationtrain
10h 13m$161–595
Sydney to Pillar Valley by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Pillar Valley is to train which costs $50 - $220 and takes 11h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Pillar Valley is to drive which takes 6h 31m and costs $100 - $160.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Pillar Valley. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Wooli Rd After Lloyds Rd via South Grafton Public School, Vere St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Pillar Valley station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Grafton Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 46m.
The distance between Sydney and Pillar Valley is 688 km. The road distance is 603.2 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Pillar Valley without a car is to bus which takes 11h 42m and costs $100 - $240.
It takes approximately 11h 42m to get from Sydney to Pillar Valley, including transfers.
Sydney to Pillar Valley bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Pillar Valley train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Pillar Valley is to bus which takes 11h 42m and costs $100 - $240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $220 and takes 11h 46m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Pillar Valley, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Central Station to Wooli Rd After Lloyds Rd via Grafton and South Grafton Public School, Vere St in around 11h 42m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Grafton Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $60–210 and the journey takes 9h 56m. NSW TrainLink also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–450
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–320
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–240
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–550
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport via Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–550
- 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
Train from Kempsey Station to Grafton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–160
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $27–35
- First
- $40–55
- Sleeper
- $140–160
Train from Roma Street Station to Grafton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–170
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $30–45
- First
- $50–65
- Sleeper
- $150–170
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Central Station to Grafton
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–230
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $100–150
- Flexible
- $130–230
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney to Pillar Valley bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Grafton station.
Sydney to Pillar Valley train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Grafton Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Pillar Valley is 603 km. It takes approximately 6h 31m to drive from Sydney to Pillar Valley.
There are 33+ hotels available in Pillar Valley.







