There are 7 ways to get from Barcaldine to Sydney by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Barcaldine Airport
best- Fly from Barcaldine Airport (BCI) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane BCI - SYD
6h 28m$330–1,063Train
cheapest- Take the train from Barcaldine to Roma Streettrain Spirit of the Outback
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
38h 48m$215–4,757Bus
- Take the bus from Barcaldine to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus 3204 / ...
33h 25m$236–580Drive 1,618.5 km
- Drive from Barcaldine to Sydneycar 1,618.5 km
17h 58m$293–423Bus to Longreach, fly
- Take the bus from Barcaldine to Longreachbus
- Fly from Longreach (LRE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane LRE - SYD
8h 9m$784–1,553Bus to Emerald Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Barcaldine to Emeraldbus
- Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane EMD - SYD
9h 34m$364–789Bus via Brisbane
- Take the bus from Barcaldine to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Sydney Central Stationbus Au001
36h 4m$301–610
Barcaldine to Sydney by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barcaldine to Sydney is to drive which costs $290 - $430 and takes 17h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Barcaldine to Sydney is to fly which takes 6h 28m and costs $330 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcaldine to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from Barcaldine and arriving at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 via Roma Street Station, Stand F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Barcaldine to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from Barcaldine and arriving at Central Station via Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 48m.
The distance between Barcaldine and Sydney is 1297 km. The road distance is 1618.5 km.
The best way to get from Barcaldine to Sydney without a car is to bus which takes 33h 25m and costs $230 - $600.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Barcaldine to Sydney, including transfers.
Barcaldine to Sydney bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Barcaldine station.
Barcaldine to Sydney train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Barcaldine station.
The best way to get from Barcaldine to Sydney is to fly which takes 6h 28m and costs $330 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $600 and takes 33h 25m, you could also train, which costs $210 - $4,800 and takes 38h 48m.
What companies run services between Barcaldine, QLD, Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?
Qantas flies from Barcaldine Airport (BCI) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barcaldine to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 via Roma Street Station, Stand F in around 33h 25m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Barcaldine Airport to Sydney International Airport via Longreach, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,100
Flights from Longreach to Sydney International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $750–1,500
Flights from Emerald Airport to Sydney International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–1,300
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Sydney International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $280–600
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Barcaldine to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $130–4,507
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $130–170
- AChoice
- $220–290
- Gold Class
- $3,599
- Heritage Class
- $4,507
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Roma Street Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–250
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $85–110
- First
- $120–140
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Barcaldine to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $170–400
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $170–240
- Flexible
- $210–400
Bus from Barcaldine to Longreach
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Flexible
- $35–50
Bus from Barcaldine to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $80–110
Bus from Barcaldine to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $170–400
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $170–240
- Flexible
- $210–400
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Booking & Getting There
Barcaldine to Sydney bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Sydney is 1h ahead of Barcaldine. It is currently 3:27 PM in Barcaldine and 4:27 PM in Sydney.
Barcaldine to Sydney train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcaldine to Sydney is 1619 km. It takes approximately 17h 58m to drive from Barcaldine to Sydney.
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