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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Tamar St | Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6 | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Bus | Tamar St | Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6 | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Tamar St | Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6 | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Tamar St | Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6 | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Tamar St | Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6 | No tags |
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Get from Ballina to Sydney
The journey takes about 13 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $56, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Users have shared positive feedback about the service, highlighting easy booking, comfortable and clean seats, friendly drivers, and timely departures and arrivals. However, some passengers noted that there were hygiene concerns due to unpleasant odors from the toilets at the back of the bus. Overall satisfaction remains high despite this issue.
Greyhound Australia Ballina Sydney recent customer reviews
Service is very good,on time departure and arrival,however the toilets at the back smells a lot for the backseat passengers.In that way ,some hygeine should be maintained.
Roselin M.
●Easy booking ●Comfortable bus ●Clean seats ●Freindly driver ●Wi‐Fi charging
Ruca R.
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Ballina to Sydney by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Ballina to Sydney?
The cheapest bus tickets from Ballina to Sydney start from $56. The average price for this route is around $93. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Ballina to Sydney?
The average bus trip duration from Ballina to Sydney is 13h 15m, covering a distance of 373 miles (601 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 13h 15m and is operated by Greyhound Australia.
Which bus companies service the Ballina to Sydney route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 2 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Ballina to Sydney?
The earliest bus departs from Ballina to Sydney at 10:45am. And the latest bus departs at 6:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Ballina to Sydney?
A bus trip from Ballina to Sydney generates an estimated 15 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Ballina to Sydney was searched and found on Dec 25, 2025 with a price of $106To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Ballina to Sydney, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $106 to $210 for a bus ticket from Ballina to Sydney based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $106 which is on 2025-12-25.
