There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Red Rock by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane SYD - CFS
- Take the bus from Solitary Islands Way After Pullen St to Ford St At Flaherty Stbus
5h 38m$224–417Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Coffs Harbour Stationtrain 33 / ...
11h 32m$70–232Bus via Woolgoola (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Central Station to Woolgoolabus Brisbane
10h 19m$100–205Drive 565.5 km
- Drive from Sydney to Red Rockcar 565.5 km
6h 12m$101–146Fly 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 - Woolworths on Solitary Islands Waybus
7h 8m$168–379Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Woolgoolga Solitary Islands Waybus Pm12
10h 35m$81–114
Sydney to Red Rock by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Red Rock is to bus which costs $80 - $120 and takes 10h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Red Rock is to fly and bus which takes 5h 38m and costs $220 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Red Rock. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Ford St At Lawson St via Solitary Islands Way Opp Safety Beach Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Red Rock station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Coffs Harbour Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.
The distance between Sydney and Red Rock is 505 km. The road distance is 565.5 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Red Rock without a car is to bus via Woolgoola which takes 10h 19m and costs $95 - $210.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Sydney to Red Rock, including transfers.
Sydney to Red Rock bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Red Rock train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Red Rock is to bus via Woolgoola which takes 10h 19m and costs $95 - $210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $240 and takes 11h 32m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Red Rock, NSW, Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Central Station to Woolgoola twice daily. Tickets cost $95–200 and the journey takes 9h. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Coffs Harbour Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $45–200 and the journey takes 8h 42m. 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
- $150–550
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–350
- 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
- $70–170
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Central Station to Coffs Harbour Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–200
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $55–75
- First
- $75–100
- Sleeper
- $180–200
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Central Station to Coffs Harbour Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $60–90
- First Class
- $85–130
- Phone
- (02) 6653 3345
- [email protected]
- Website
- Forest Coach Lines
Bus from Solitary Islands Way After Pullen St to Ford St At Flaherty St
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Forest Coach Lines
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Central Station to Woolgoola
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–200
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $95–140
- Advantage
- $110–170
- Flexible
- $130–200
- 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 - Woolworths on Solitary Islands Way
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $75–100
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to Woolgoolga Solitary Islands Way
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney to Red Rock bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Woolgoola station.
Sydney to Red Rock train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Coffs Harbour Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Red Rock is 565 km. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from Sydney to Red Rock.
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