How to travel from Yamba to Swansea, Australia
The distance between Yamba and Swansea is around 535km (333 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 55m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Yamba to Swansea by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Swansea → Yamba if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Ballina then fly from Ballina (BNK) to Newcastle (NTL).
- Duration4h 55m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical costA$460($310)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus to Charlestown
Take the bus to Charlestown.
- Duration9h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$65($44)
Premier Motor Service
1 similiar route
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Spring St Opp Zuber Lane then take the train to Fassifern Station.
- Duration10h 10m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical costA$140($95)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yamba and Swansea
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Yamba to Swansea by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$65 ($44) and will take around 9h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$460 ($310).
The distance between Yamba and Swansea is around 535km (333 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 437km (272 miles)
It takes around 9h 35m to get from Yamba and Swansea by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Yamba to Swansea is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx A$460 ($310).
The cheapest way to travel between Yamba and Swansea, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$65 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Yamba and Swansea. We recommend that you take the bus to Ballina then fly from Ballina (BNK) to Newcastle (NTL). instead which will take 4h 55m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Yamba and Swansea. It typically takes around 9h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Yamba to Swansea. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Newcastle. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 35m.
Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Yamba and Swansea. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yamba to Swansea. We recommend that you take the bus to Ballina then fly from Ballina (BNK) to Newcastle (NTL). instead which will take 4h 55m.
The closest major airport to Swansea is Newcastle Airport (NTL) (NTL) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Swansea. Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) and Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) (PQQ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Yamba and Swansea. The distance is around 535km (333 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yamba to Swansea is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 35m and will usually cost around A$95 ($65).
Compare travel optionsbetween Yamba and Swansea
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 4 similar | 4h 55m | A$460($310) | once daily | 633km (394 miles) |
| Bus to Byron Bay, plane | 6hrs | A$280($190) | once daily | 802km (498 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 7hrs | A$200($135) | once daily | 903km (561 miles) |
| Bus to Coffs Harbour, plane and train | 7h 25m | A$210($140) | once daily | 782km (486 miles) |
| Bus to Byron Bay, plane and train | 8h 35m | A$255($170) | once daily | 1,070km (665 miles) |
Bus to Charlestown + 1 similar | 9h 10m | A$65($44) | once daily | 599km (372 miles) |
| Bus | 9h 35m | A$95($65) | once daily | 582km (362 miles) |
Bus and Train | 10h 10m | A$140($95) | 4 times a day | 647km (402 miles) |
Drive | 5h 50m | A$100($68) | on demand | 535km (333 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Yamba and Swansea
Airlines
FlyPelican
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Regional Express
Bus companies
Premier Motor Service
Byron Bay Express
Train operators
NSW TrainLink
Airports near Swansea
The following major airports near Swansea offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Newcastle Airport (NTL)
- Distance
- 37km (23 miles) from Swansea
Sydney Airport (SYD)
- Distance
- 103km (64 miles) from Swansea
Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ)
- Distance
- 218km (135 miles) from Swansea