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How to get fromSydney to Northern Riversby plane, taxi, bus, train, car or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Northern Rivers by plane, taxi, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)planeSYD - BNK
    2. Take the taxi from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Northern Riverstaxi
    4h 17m
    $293–642

  2. Drive 693.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sydney to Northern Riverscar693.3 km
    8h
    $132–190

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Iluka WoombahbusPm12
    2. Take the taxi from Iluka Woombah to Northern Riverstaxi
    12h 7m
    $229–294

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Casino Stationtrain33 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Casino Station to Northern Riverstaxi
    12h 18m
    $158–355

  5. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to MacleanbusBrisbane
    13h 2m
    $198–343

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Northern Rivers, NSW, Australia?

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Central Station to Maclean twice daily. Tickets cost $100–230 and the journey takes 10h 10m.

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