There are 8 ways to get from Sydney to Pillar Valley by bus (Greyhound), train, car, plane, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Central Station to GraftonBrisbane
- Take the bus from South Grafton Public School, Vere St to Wooli Rd After Lloyds RdS863
11h 42m$98–217Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Grafton Station33 / ...
11h 46m$53–216Drive 602.7 km
- Drive from Sydney to Pillar Valley602.7 km
6h 28m$119–172Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)SYD - CFS
- Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Coach Terminal, Pacific Hwy to Grafton Station, Coach Stop
7h 8m$203–523Bus via South Grafton Public School, Armidale St
- Take the bus from Central Station to Grafton City SouthPm12
11h 45m$84–120Fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, bus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)SYD - BNK
- Take the bus from Bus Interchange – Tamar Street to Bus Zone – River Street near Riverland Travel
- Take the bus from MacLean to Grafton City South
9h 7m$155–494Fly to Port Macquarie, bus, train
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)SYD - PQQ
- Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John St
- Take the train from Kempsey Station to Grafton Station
9h 53m$185–516Fly to Brisbane Airport, train
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)SYD - BNE
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Grafton Station
10h 13m$172–582
Sydney to Pillar Valley by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Pillar Valley is to train which costs $50 - $220 and takes 11h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Pillar Valley is to drive which takes 6h 28m and costs $110 - $180.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Pillar Valley. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Wooli Rd After Lloyds Rd via South Grafton Public School, Vere St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.
The distance between Sydney and Pillar Valley is 688 km. The road distance is 602.7 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Pillar Valley without a car is to bus which takes 11h 42m and costs $95 - $220.
It takes approximately 11h 42m to get from Sydney to Pillar Valley, including transfers.
Sydney to Pillar Valley bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Pillar Valley is to bus which takes 11h 42m and costs $95 - $220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $220 and takes 11h 46m.
Sydney to Pillar Valley bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Grafton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Pillar Valley is 603 km. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from Sydney to Pillar Valley.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Pillar Valley, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Central Station to Wooli Rd After Lloyds Rd via Grafton and South Grafton Public School, Vere St in around 11h 42m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Grafton Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $50–220 and the journey takes 9h 56m.
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- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–700
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–600
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–750
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–430
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport via Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–430
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–360
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–390
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–360
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–400
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–300
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Grafton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 56m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–220
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $60–80
- First
- $85–110
- Sleeper
- $190–220
Train from Kempsey Station to Grafton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–150
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $27–35
- First
- $35–50
- Sleeper
- $130–150
Train from Roma Street Station to Grafton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–160
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $30–45
- First
- $45–65
- Sleeper
- $140–160
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Grafton
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $95–140
- Advantage
- $110–170
- Flexible
- $140–220
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from South Grafton Public School, Vere St to Wooli Rd After Lloyds Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Coffs Harbour Coach Terminal, Pacific Hwy to Grafton Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Coffs Harbour Coach Terminal, Pacific Hwy to Grafton Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Central Station to Grafton City South
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from MacLean to Grafton City South
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 5625 0065
- admin@dorrigotransit.com.au
- Website
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Bus Interchange – Tamar Street to Bus Zone – River Street near Riverland Travel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- busways.com.au
Bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John St
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.busways.com.au/
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