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How to get fromSydney to Shelley Beach Headby plane, bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Shelley Beach Head by plane, bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane plane SYD - BNK
    2. Take the bus from Ballina Airport - Ground Transport Area near Flight Arrivals to Bus Zone – River Street near Riverland Travelbus bus
    5h 16m
    $193–417

  2. Drive 659.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sydney to Shelley Beach Headcar car 659.3 km
    7h 25m
    $118–171

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Grafton Stationtrain train 33 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Grafton Station to Shelley Beach Headtaxi taxi
    11h 1m
    $212–411

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Yamba YHAbus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the taxi from Yamba YHA to Shelley Beach Headtaxi taxi
    11h 32m
    $212–366

  5. Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane SYD - CFS
    2. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departures to Bus Zone - River Street at McLachlan Parkbus bus
    5h 56m
    $313–537

  6. Fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane SYD - OOL
    2. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St to Charles St After Denne Stbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Charles St After Denne St to Shelley Beach Headtaxi taxi
    8h 26m
    $289–569

  7. Bus, taxi via Grafton

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Graftonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fitzroy St After Prince St to Angourie Rd At Candole Avbus bus 380
    3. Take the taxi from Angourie Rd At Candole Av to Shelley Beach Headtaxi taxi
    14h 58m
    $207–299

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration1h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 742.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Shelley Beach Head, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Shelley Beach Head. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK), walk to Ballina Airport - Ground Transport Area near Flight Arrivals, take the bus to Bus Zone – River Street near Riverland Travel, then take the taxi to Shelley Beach Head. Alternatively, you can take the train to Grafton Station then take the taxi to Shelley Beach Head.

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