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How to get fromBrisbane to Sydney Internationalby train, plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Brisbane to Sydney International by train, plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the train from Central station, platform 3 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane BNE - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Flemington Stationtrain train
    4h 34m
    $117–423

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand Abus bus 3206
    15h 32m
    $69–97

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train 32
    14h 28m
    $71–250

  4. Drive 905.1 km

    1. Drive from Brisbane to Sydney Internationalcar car 905.1 km
    9h 39m
    $163–235

  5. Bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Gold Coast Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane OOL - SYD
    5h 23m
    $130–366

  6. Fly Brisbane Airport to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane BNE - NTL
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train
    6h 47m
    $132–436

  7. Bus via Central Station (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    19h 10m
    $155–336

Brisbane to Sydney International by train, bus, and foot

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration14h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 792.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Sydney International, NSW, Australia?

NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield Station twice daily. Tickets cost $65–250 and the journey takes 14h 9m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A 6 times a week. Tickets cost $65–95 and the journey takes 15h 13m.

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