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

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

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  1. Fly Brisbane Airport to Sydney International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane BNE - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Thornleigh Stationtrain train
    4h 13m
    $118–424

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Hornsby Station, Stand Abus bus 3204
    14h 35m
    $70–162

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Hornsby Stationtrain train 32
    13h 59m
    $71–250

  4. Drive 888.3 km

    1. Drive from Brisbane to Thornleighcar car 888.3 km
    9h 22m
    $160–230

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

    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
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Thornleigh Stationtrain train
    5h 2m
    $131–367

  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 Hornsby Stationtrain train
    6h 24m
    $134–438

  7. Bus via Central Station (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    18h 49m
    $156–337

Brisbane to Thornleigh by train

Calendar12Weekly Trains
Duration13h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 804.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 13m

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

NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Roma Street Station to Hornsby Station twice daily. Tickets cost $65–250 and the journey takes 13h 49m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Hornsby Station, Stand A 6 times a week. Tickets cost $65–95 and the journey takes 14h 5m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily.

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