There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Sapphire 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 Gaudrons Rdbus
4h 25m$209–386Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Coffs Harbour Stationtrain 33 / ...
10h 4m$48–209Bus via Coffs Harbour
- Take the bus from Central Station to Coffs Harbourbus Brisbane
7h 46m$81–187Drive 532.2 km
- Drive from Sydney to Sapphire Beachcar 532.2 km
5h 45m$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 – Moonee Beach Road near Sullivans Roadbus
6h 41m$175–439Bus
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Coffs Harbourbus Au001
10h 48m$81–119
Sydney to Sapphire Beach by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Sapphire Beach is to train which costs $45 - $210 and takes 10h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Sapphire Beach is to fly and line 393 bus which takes 4h 25m and costs $200 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Sapphire Beach. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Solitary Islands Way After Gaudrons Rd via Park Av Opp Little St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Sapphire Beach station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Coffs Harbour Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.
The distance between Sydney and Sapphire Beach is 469 km. The road distance is 532.2 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Sapphire Beach without a car is to bus via Coffs Harbour which takes 7h 46m and costs $80 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Sydney to Sapphire Beach, including transfers.
Sydney to Sapphire Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Sapphire Beach train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Sapphire Beach is to bus via Coffs Harbour which takes 7h 46m and costs $80 - $190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $210 and takes 10h 4m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Sapphire Beach, NSW, Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Central Station to Coffs Harbour 5 times a day. Tickets cost $85–190 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 $55–200 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
- $250–400
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–330
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–280
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–180
- 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
- $55–200
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $55–75
- First
- $85–100
- 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
- $40–65
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $40–65
- First Class
- $60–95
- Phone
- (02) 6653 3345
- [email protected]
- Website
- Forest Coach Lines
Bus from Park Av Opp Little St to Solitary Islands Way After Gaudrons Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Forest Coach Lines
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Central Station to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $85–130
- Flexible
- $110–190
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- 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 – Moonee Beach Road near Sullivans Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $80–110
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Sydney to Sapphire Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Coffs Harbour station.
Sydney to Sapphire Beach train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Coffs Harbour Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Sapphire Beach is 532 km. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Sydney to Sapphire Beach.
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