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How to get from Sydney to Ballina by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Sydney to Ballina in Ballina, take the 31 train from Central Station station to Casino Station station. Next, take the 161 bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay station to Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 13 hr 39 min.

819min
Walk to train station
Train - 3131
Bus - 161161
Walk to Ballina
Leaves from Central Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Central Station
    ID 200060
    1.57 km • 21 min
  • 2
    Train - 3131
    Wait for train
    31
    Roma Street (Brisbane) via Strathfield
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Casino Station
    ID 24701
    695 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Casino Station, Coach Bay
    ID 247021
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 161161
    Wait for bus
    161
    Tweed Heads
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St
    ID 24782
    73 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ballina
    Walk to
    Ballina
    Bentinck Street
    870 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Sydney to Ballina

The distance between Sydney, Ballina and Ballina, Ballina is approximately 872.66 km, which can typically be travelled in 819 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sydney to Ballina by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ballina – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Sydney

Sydney is located at Sydney, Ballina and the nearest public transport station is Martin Place Station, Elizabeth St, Stand E.

Train stations close to Sydney:

  • St James
  • Martin Place
  • Town Hall

Bus stations close to Sydney:

  • Martin Place Station, Elizabeth St, Stand E
  • David Jones, Castlereagh St, Stand B
  • Sheraton on the Park, Elizabeth St

Public transport stations close to Ballina, Ballina

Ballina is located at Bentinck Street, Ballina and the nearest public transport station is Bentinck St at Fripp Lane.

Bus stations close to Ballina:

  • Bentinck St at Fripp Lane
  • Bentinck St at Norton St
  • Ballina District Hospital, Cherry St

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 819 minutes, using Bus line 31, Bus line 161.

  • Is there a direct train between Sydney and Ballina?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 13 hr 39 min.

  • Which train line goes from Sydney to Ballina?

    The 31 train line goes from Central Station station near Sydney in Sydney to Roma Street (Brisbane) via Strathfield station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Roma Street (Brisbane) via Strathfield station near Ballina in Ballina.

  • How long does it take to travel from Sydney to Ballina by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Sydney in Sydney and Ballina in Ballina by train and bus is about 13 hr 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Sydney to get to Ballina?

    Get on the 31 train from the Central Station station near Sydney in Sydney.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Sydney and Ballina?

    Get off the train at the Roma Street (Brisbane) via Strathfield stop, which is closest to Ballina in Ballina.

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