The distance between Ballina and Sydney is around 622km (387 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 35m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Ballina to Sydney by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Ballina (BNK) to Sydney (SYD).
Take the bus to Sydney.
Take the bus to Casino Station Coach Bay then take the train to Central Station.
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There are several options for getting from Ballina to Sydney by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$115 ($76) and will take around 13hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$150 ($100).
The distance between Ballina and Sydney is around 622km (387 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 599km (372 miles)
It takes around 1h 35m to get from Ballina and Sydney by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ballina to Sydney is to fly which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx A$150 ($100).
The cheapest way to travel between Ballina and Sydney, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$115 ($76) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Ballina and Sydney. We recommend that you fly from Ballina (BNK) to Sydney (SYD). instead which will take 1h 35m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ballina and Sydney. It typically takes around 12h 50m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Ballina and Sydney with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 12h 50m.
Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Ballina and Sydney. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Ballina and Sydney. Flights depart from Ballina (BNK) and arrive at Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 1h 20m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Ballina and Sydney with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 20m.
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, Qantas and Regional Express fly between Ballina and Sydney. Flights depart from Ballina (BNK) and and arrive into Sydney (SYD). These flights usually take around 1h 20m.
The flight from Ballina to Sydney typically takes around 1h 20m. Flights depart from Ballina (BNK) and and arrive into Sydney (SYD).
The closest major airport to Sydney is Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) which is approximately 28km (17 miles) from Sydney. Newcastle Airport (NTL) (NTL) and Orange Airport (OAG) (OAG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Ballina and Sydney. The distance is around 728km (452 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballina to Sydney is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around A$150 ($100).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 1h 35m | A$150($100) | every 2 hours | 622km (387 miles) |
Bus | 12h 50m | A$140($95) | twice daily | 813km (505 miles) |
Bus and Train | 13hrs | A$115($76) | twice daily | 869km (540 miles) |
Drive | 7h 55m | A$95($65) | on demand | 728km (452 miles) |
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Regional Express
Premier Motor Service
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The following major airports near Sydney offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.