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

From Sydney to Ballina by bus and train

To get from Sydney to Ballina in Ballina, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 3175 bus from Central Station station to Broadmeadow Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 31 train and finally take the 161 bus from Casino Station station to Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 14 hr 24 min.

864min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 31753175
Train - 3131
Bus - 161161
Walk to Ballina
Leaves from Central Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central Station
    ID 200060
    1.57 km • 21 min
  • 2
    Bus - 31753175
    Wait for bus
    3175
    Broadmeadow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadmeadow Station
    ID 229210
    160 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Broadmeadow Station
    ID 229210
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - 3131
    Wait for train
    31
    Roma Street (Brisbane)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Casino Station
    ID 24701
    552 min
  • 7
    Bus - 161161
    Wait for bus
    161
    Tweed Heads
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St
    ID 2478673
    73 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ballina
    Walk to
    Ballina
    Bentinck Street
    860 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Sydney to Ballina by bus and train via 3173, 31 and 161

To get from Sydney to Ballina in Ballina, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 3173 bus from Central Station station to Broadmeadow Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 31 train and finally take the 161 bus from Casino Station station to Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 14 hr 56 min.

896min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 31733173
Train - 3131
Bus - 161161
Walk to Ballina
Leaves from Central Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central Station
    ID 200060
    1.57 km • 21 min
  • 2
    Bus - 31733173
    Wait for bus
    3173
    Broadmeadow via Strathfield
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadmeadow Station
    ID 229210
    190 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Broadmeadow Station
    ID 229210
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - 3131
    Wait for train
    31
    Roma Street (Brisbane)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Casino Station
    ID 24701
    552 min
  • 7
    Bus - 161161
    Wait for bus
    161
    Tweed Heads
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St
    ID 2478673
    73 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ballina
    Walk to
    Ballina
    Bentinck Street
    860 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 871 km, which can typically be travelled in 864 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 Cherry St opp Ballina District Hospital.

Bus stations close to Ballina:

  • Cherry St opp Ballina District Hospital
  • Jarrett St after Fox St
  • Ballina District Hospital, Cherry St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Sydney to Ballina by bus and train via 3173, 31 and 161

To get from Sydney to Ballina in Ballina, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 3173 bus from Central Station station to Broadmeadow Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 31 train and finally take the 161 bus from Casino Station station to Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 14 hr 56 min.

896min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 31733173
Train - 3131
Bus - 161161
Walk to Ballina
Leaves from Central Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central Station
    ID 200060
    1.57 km • 21 min
  • 2
    Bus - 31733173
    Wait for bus
    3173
    Broadmeadow via Strathfield
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadmeadow Station
    ID 229210
    190 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Broadmeadow Station
    ID 229210
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - 3131
    Wait for train
    31
    Roma Street (Brisbane)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Casino Station
    ID 24701
    552 min
  • 7
    Bus - 161161
    Wait for bus
    161
    Tweed Heads
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St
    ID 2478673
    73 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ballina
    Walk to
    Ballina
    Bentinck Street
    860 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 864 minutes, using Bus line 3175, Bus line 31, Bus line 161.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Sydney to Ballina?

    The alternative route takes 896 minutes, using Bus line 3173, Bus line 31, Bus line 161.

  • Is there a direct bus between Sydney and Ballina?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 14 hr 24 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Sydney to Ballina?

    The 3175 bus line goes from Central Station station near Sydney in Sydney to Broadmeadow station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Broadmeadow station near Ballina in Ballina.

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

    The total travel time between Sydney in Sydney and Ballina in Ballina by bus and train is about 14 hr 24 min.

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

    Get on the 3175 bus from the Central Station stop near Sydney in Sydney.

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

    Get off the bus at the Broadmeadow stop, which is closest to Ballina in Ballina.