There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Sawtell by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane SYD - CFS
3h 30m$202–398Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Sawtell Station, Coach Stopbus 3105 / ...
9h 23m$40–60Bus via Park Av At Little St
- Take the bus from Central Station to Coffs Harbourbus Brisbane
7h 42m$73–182Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Sawtell Stationtrain 31 / ...
8h 34m$45–200Drive 518.3 km
- Drive from Sydney to Sawtellcar 518.3 km
5h 35m$94–135Bus via Coffs Harbour
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Coffs Harbourbus Au001
10h 44m$83–135
Sydney to Sawtell by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Sawtell is to bus which costs $40 - $60 and takes 9h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Sawtell is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs $200 - $400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 station and arriving at Sawtell Station, Coach Stop station. Services depart five times a day, and operate Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 9h 23m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Central Station station and arriving at Sawtell Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 34m.
The distance between Sydney and Sawtell is 462 km. The road distance is 518.3 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Sawtell without a car is to bus via Park Av At Little St which takes 7h 42m and costs $70 - $190.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Sydney to Sawtell, including transfers.
Sydney to Sawtell bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Sydney to Sawtell train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Sawtell is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs $200 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus via Park Av At Little St, which costs $70 - $190 and takes 7h 42m, you could also train, which costs $45 - $200 and takes 8h 34m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Sawtell, NSW, Australia?
Regional Express and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–350
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–550
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Sawtell Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 34m
- 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 Sawtell Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $60–90
- First Class
- $85–130
- 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
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Sawtell Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 23m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- 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 Sawtell bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Sawtell Station, Coach Stop.
Sydney to Sawtell train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Sawtell Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Sawtell is 518 km. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Sydney to Sawtell.
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