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

By bus and train

To get from North Sydney Station to Ballina in Ballina, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the T9 train from North Sydney Station station to Central Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 33 train and finally take the 143 bus from Grafton station to Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 13 hr 59 min.

839min
Train - T9
Train - 3333
Bus - 143143
Walk to Ballina
Leaves from North Sydney Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    North Sydney Station
  • 2
    Train - T9
    Wait for train
    T9
    Hornsby via Strathfield
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Central Station
    ID 200060
    13 min
  • 4
    Train - 3333
    Wait for train
    33
    Casino via Strathfield
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Grafton Station
    ID 24601
    602 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Grafton
    ID 246021
    40 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 143143
    Wait for bus
    143
    Byron Bay
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St
    ID 24782
    178 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ballina
    Walk to
    Ballina
    Bentinck Street
    870 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via T1, 33 and 143

To get from North Sydney Station to Ballina in Ballina, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the T1 train from North Sydney Station station to Central Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 33 train and finally take the 143 bus from Grafton station to Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 14 hr 5 min.

845min
Train - T1
Train - 3333
Bus - 143143
Walk to Ballina
Leaves from North Sydney Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    North Sydney Station
  • 2
    Train - T1
    Wait for train
    T1
    Penrith via Parramatta
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Central Station
    ID 200060
    13 min
  • 4
    Train - 3333
    Wait for train
    33
    Casino via Strathfield
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Grafton Station
    ID 24601
    602 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Grafton
    ID 246021
    40 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 143143
    Wait for bus
    143
    Byron Bay
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St
    ID 24782
    178 min
  • 9
    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 North Sydney Station to Ballina

The distance between North Sydney Station, Ballina and Ballina, Ballina is approximately 912.66 km, which can typically be travelled in 839 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Sydney Station 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 North Sydney Station

North Sydney Station is located at North Sydney Station, Ballina and the nearest public transport station is North Sydney Station, Blue St, Stand D.

Train stations close to North Sydney Station:

  • Waverton Station
  • Milsons Point Station

Bus stations close to North Sydney Station:

  • North Sydney Station, Blue St, Stand D
  • North Sydney Station, Blue St, Stand F
  • North Sydney Station, Blue St, Stand C

Ferry stations close to North Sydney Station:

  • Neutral Bay Wharf
  • McMahons Point Wharf
  • Milsons Point Wharf

Public transport stations close to Ballina, Ballina

Ballina is located at Bentinck Street, Ballina and the nearest public transport station is Ballina Coast High School, Cherry St.

Bus stations close to Ballina:

  • Ballina Coast High School, Cherry St
  • Ballina Coast High School, Bentinck St
  • Bentinck St opp Ballina Coast High School

Alternative route by bus and train via T1, 33 and 143

To get from North Sydney Station to Ballina in Ballina, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the T1 train from North Sydney Station station to Central Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 33 train and finally take the 143 bus from Grafton station to Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 14 hr 5 min.

845min
Train - T1
Train - 3333
Bus - 143143
Walk to Ballina
Leaves from North Sydney Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    North Sydney Station
  • 2
    Train - T1
    Wait for train
    T1
    Penrith via Parramatta
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Central Station
    ID 200060
    13 min
  • 4
    Train - 3333
    Wait for train
    33
    Casino via Strathfield
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Grafton Station
    ID 24601
    602 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Grafton
    ID 246021
    40 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 143143
    Wait for bus
    143
    Byron Bay
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St
    ID 24782
    178 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ballina
    Walk to
    Ballina
    Bentinck Street
    870 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 839 minutes, using Bus line T9, Bus line 33, Bus line 143.

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

    The alternative route takes 845 minutes, using Bus line T1, Bus line 33, Bus line 143.

  • Is there a direct train between North Sydney Station and Ballina?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 13 hr 59 min.

  • Which train line goes from North Sydney Station to Ballina?

    The T9 train line goes from Hornsby via Strathfield station near North Sydney Station in North Sydney to Central Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Central Station station near Ballina in Ballina.

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

    The total travel time between North Sydney Station in North Sydney and Ballina in Ballina by train and bus is about 13 hr 59 min.

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

    Get on the T9 train from the Hornsby via Strathfield station near North Sydney Station in North Sydney.

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

    Get off the train at the Central Station stop, which is closest to Ballina in Ballina.

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