There are 8 ways to get from Sydney to Valla Beach by bus (Greyhound), train, car, plane, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Central Station to Nambucca Headsbus Brisbane
8h 20m$71–179Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Macksville Stationtrain 33 / ...
9h 4m$46–198Drive 485 km
- Drive from Sydney to Valla Beachcar 485 km
5h 13m$88–126Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, line 360 bus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane SYD - CFS
- Take the bus from Toormina Gardens to Valla Community Preschool, Valla Beach Rdbus
5h 7m$206–405Bus via Macksville
- Take the bus from Central Station to Macksvillebus Pm12
9h 16m$71–99Fly to Armidale, bus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Armidale (ARM)plane SYD - ARM
- Take the bus from Armidale Airport to Urunga Stationbus
7h 28m$271–522Fly to Port Macquarie, bus, train
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane SYD - PQQ
- Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus
- Take the train from Kempsey Station to Urunga Stationtrain
7h 20m$199–474Fly 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 Urungabus
7h 43m$186–437
Sydney to Valla Beach by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Valla Beach is to train which costs $45 - $200 and takes 9h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Valla Beach is to fly and line 360 bus which takes 5h 7m and costs $200 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Valla Beach. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Valla Community Preschool, Valla Beach Rd via Nambucca Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Valla Beach station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Macksville Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
The distance between Sydney and Valla Beach is 529 km. The road distance is 485 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Valla Beach without a car is to bus which takes 8h 20m and costs $70 - $180.
It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Sydney to Valla Beach, including transfers.
Sydney to Valla Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Valla Beach train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Valla Beach is to bus which takes 8h 20m and costs $70 - $180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $200 and takes 9h 4m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Valla Beach, NSW, Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Central Station to Nambucca Heads twice daily. Tickets cost $85–180 and the journey takes 7h 20m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Macksville Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–200 and the journey takes 7h 51m. 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 Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–360
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–380
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
- $180–350
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–280
- 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
- $75–460
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Macksville Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–200
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $50–70
- First
- $70–95
- Sleeper
- $170–200
Train from Kempsey Station to Urunga Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–140
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $19–25
- First
- $27–40
- Sleeper
- $120–140
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Macksville Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $55–85
- First Class
- $80–120
Train from Kempsey Station to Urunga Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $17–25
- First Class
- $23–35
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Nambucca Heads
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $85–120
- Advantage
- $95–150
- Flexible
- $120–180
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Nambucca Heads
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Central Station to Macksville
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- busways.com.au
Bus from Toormina Gardens to Valla Community Preschool, Valla Beach Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://www.busways.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.busways.com.au/nsw/plan-your-trip/route-timetables
Bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John St
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://www.busways.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.busways.com.au/nsw/plan-your-trip/route-timetables
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 5625 0065
- [email protected]
- Website
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Armidale Airport to Urunga Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–95
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Ballina Airport - Ground Transport Area near Flight Arrivals to Urunga
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $95–130
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney to Valla Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Nambucca Heads station.
Sydney to Valla Beach train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Macksville Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Valla Beach is 485 km. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Sydney to Valla Beach.
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