There are 7 ways to get from Central Station to Paddington by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus
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Fly Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane SYD - BNE
3h 46m$131–438Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
14h 6m$70–250Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
13h 17m$140–301Drive 910.8 km
- Drive from Central Station to Paddingtoncar 910.8 km
9h 47m$164–236Fly Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport, bus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane SYD - OOL
- Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
5h 18m$144–383Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport
- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane NTL - BNE
6h 50m$131–436Bus via Brisbane
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus Au001
17h 47m$144–237
Central Station to Paddington by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Central Station to Paddington is to train which costs $70 - $250 and takes 14h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Central Station to Paddington is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs $130 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Central Station station to Paddington. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Latrobe Tce at Old Paddo Post Office, stop 8 via Queen Street station, 1f. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 17m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Central Station station and arriving at Roma Street Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 6m.
The distance between Central Station and Paddington is 776 km. The road distance is 910.8 km.
The best way to get from Central Station to Paddington without a car is to bus which takes 13h 17m and costs $140 - $310.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Central Station to Paddington, including transfers.
Central Station to Paddington bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Central Station to Paddington train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Central Station to Paddington is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs $130 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $310 and takes 13h 17m, you could also train, which costs $70 - $250 and takes 14h 6m.
What companies run services between Central Station, NSW, Australia and Paddington, QLD, Australia?
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) every 30 minutes. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Central Station to Brisbane 4 times a day. Tickets cost $130–300 and the journey takes 13h.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–550
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport via Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–550
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–440
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–330
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–370
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–290
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–330
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $130–200
- Advantage
- $160–250
- Flexible
- $210–300
- Phone
- +612 6685 7447
- [email protected]
- Website
- byronbayshuttle.com.au
Bus from Gold Coast Airport to Brisbane Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–60
- Website
- https://www.byronbayshuttle.com.au
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–240
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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Central Station to Paddington bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Central Station to Paddington train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Central Station to Paddington is 911 km. It takes approximately 9h 47m to drive from Central Station to Paddington.
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