There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Sandy Beach by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, line 393 bus
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane SYD - CFS
- Take the bus from Park Av Opp Little St to Solitary Islands Way After Emerald Heights Drbus
4h 37m$207–395Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Coffs Harbour Stationtrain 33 / ...
10h 21m$51–207Bus via Coffs Harbour
- Take the bus from Central Station to Coffs Harbourbus Brisbane
7h 58m$74–183Drive 544.7 km
- Drive from Sydney to Sandy Beachcar 544.7 km
5h 56m$98–141Fly 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
6h 49m$167–378Bus
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Coffs Harbourbus Au001
11h$83–135
Sydney to Sandy Beach by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Sandy Beach is to train which costs $50 - $210 and takes 10h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Sandy Beach is to fly and line 393 bus which takes 4h 37m and costs $200 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Sandy Beach. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Solitary Islands Way After Emerald Heights Dr via Park Av Opp Little St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Sandy Beach station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Coffs Harbour Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.
The distance between Sydney and Sandy Beach is 480 km. The road distance is 544.7 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Sandy Beach without a car is to bus via Coffs Harbour which takes 7h 58m and costs $70 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Sydney to Sandy Beach, including transfers.
Sydney to Sandy Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Sandy Beach train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Sandy Beach is to bus via Coffs Harbour which takes 7h 58m and costs $70 - $190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $210 and takes 10h 21m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Sandy Beach, NSW, Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Central Station to Coffs Harbour 5 times a day. Tickets cost $85–180 and the journey takes 6h 45m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily. 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
- $160–550
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
- $75–170
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Coffs Harbour Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–200
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $55–75
- First
- $75–100
- Sleeper
- $180–200
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Coffs Harbour Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $60–90
- First Class
- $85–130
- Phone
- (02) 6653 3345
- [email protected]
- Website
- forestcoachlines.com.au
Bus from Park Av Opp Little St to Solitary Islands Way After Emerald Heights Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://forestcoachlines.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $85–120
- Advantage
- $100–150
- Flexible
- $120–180
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- 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
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney to Sandy Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Coffs Harbour station.
Sydney to Sandy Beach train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Coffs Harbour Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Sandy Beach is 545 km. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Sydney to Sandy Beach.
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