What is the cheapest way to get from West Ballina to Sydney?

The cheapest way to get from West Ballina to Sydney is to bus and train which costs $60 - $250 and takes 13h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from West Ballina to Sydney?

The fastest way to get from West Ballina to Sydney is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs $75 - $280.

Is there a direct bus between West Ballina and Sydney?

No, there is no direct bus from West Ballina to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from River St Opp Waterfront Village and arriving at Central Station via Ballina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 20m.

How far is it from West Ballina to Sydney?

The distance between West Ballina and Sydney is 630 km. The road distance is 722.9 km.

How do I travel from West Ballina to Sydney without a car?

The best way to get from West Ballina to Sydney without a car is to bus and train which takes 13h 13m and costs $60 - $250.

How long does it take to get from West Ballina to Sydney?

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from West Ballina to Sydney, including transfers.

Where do I catch the West Ballina to Sydney bus from?

West Ballina to Sydney bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Ballina station.

Bus or fly from West Ballina to Sydney?

The best way to get from West Ballina to Sydney is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs $75 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $280 and takes 14h 20m.

Where does the West Ballina to Sydney bus arrive?

West Ballina to Sydney bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from West Ballina to Sydney?

Yes, the driving distance between West Ballina to Sydney is 723 km. It takes approximately 7h 44m to drive from West Ballina to Sydney.

Where can I stay near Sydney?

There are 5181+ hotels available in Sydney.

West Ballina to Sydney - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from West Ballina to Sydney by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
best
1. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane BNK - SYD
3h 56m
$78–276
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from River St Before Quays Dr to Casino Station, Coach Baybus 164 / ...
2. Take the train from Casino Station to Central Stationtrain 34 / ...
13h 13m
$64–243
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ballina to Central Stationbus Sydney
14h 20m
$105–278
Drive 722.9 km
1. Drive from West Ballina to Sydneycar 722.9 km
7h 44m
$130–188
Bus, bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Hibiscus Gardens Caravan Park, River St to Byron Bay Interchange, Stand Cbus
2. Take the bus from Byron Bay to Gold Coast Airportbus
3. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane OOL - SYD
5h 20m
$115–358
Bus to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Bus Interchange – Tamar Street to Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departuresbus
2. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane CFS - SYD
6h 48m
$271–490
Bus to Brisbane Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane Internationalbus
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane BNE - SYD
6h 46m
$165–473
Bus via Alstonville
1. Take the bus from Alstonville to Central Stationbus Pm11
14h 25m
$105–148

West Ballina to Sydney by bus and train

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13h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 629.8 km
Duration: 3h 56m

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

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Ballina to Central Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $120–270 and the journey takes 13h 15m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily.

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