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How to get fromSydney to West Ballinaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Sydney to West Ballina by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane plane SYD - BNK
    4h 13m
    $95–295

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Casino Stationtrain train 33 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay to Hibiscus Gardens Caravan Park, River Stbus bus 161 / ...
    13h 32m
    $66–238

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Ballinabus bus Brisbane
    13h 3m
    $105–275

  4. Drive 739.8 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to West Ballinacar car 739.8 km
    7h 53m
    $133–192

  5. Fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus

    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 Westower Big Prawnbus bus
    5h 8m
    $143–382

  6. Fly to Brisbane Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane SYD - BNE
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane International to Ballina Westower Big Prawnbus bus
    7h 44m
    $183–482

  7. 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 Interchange – Tamar Streetbus bus
    7h 11m
    $293–510

  8. Train, bus via Central Station

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Casino Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay to Hibiscus Gardens Caravan Park, River Stbus bus 161 / ...
    13h 42m
    $66–238

  9. Bus via Chatswood

    1. Take the bus from Chatswood to Ballinabus bus Pm12
    14h 59m
    $108–152

Sydney to West Ballina by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration13h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 631.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and West Ballina, NSW, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Central Station to Ballina twice daily. Tickets cost $120–270 and the journey takes 12h 30m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily.

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