There are 6 ways to get from North Sydney to Brisbane by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus
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Fly to Brisbane Airport
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane SYD - BNE
3h 12m$143–485Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
15h 15m$88–255Bus via Central Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
14h 9m$133–325Drive 901.2 km
- Drive from North Sydney to Brisbanecar 901.2 km
9h 34m$164–236Fly to Gold Coast Airport, train
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane SYD - OOL
- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train
4h 57m$101–427Bus
- Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus Pm12
19h 20m$133–195
North Sydney to Brisbane by subway and bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from North Sydney to Brisbane is to train which costs $85 - $260 and takes 15h 15m.
The fastest way to get from North Sydney to Brisbane is to fly which takes 3h 12m and costs $140 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from North Sydney station to Brisbane. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Brisbane via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from North Sydney station to Brisbane station. However, there are services departing from Victoria Cross Station and arriving at Roma Street Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 15m.
The distance between North Sydney and Brisbane is 779 km. The road distance is 901.2 km.
The best way to get from North Sydney to Brisbane without a car is to bus via Central Station which takes 14h 9m and costs $130 - $330.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from North Sydney to Brisbane, including transfers.
North Sydney to Brisbane bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
North Sydney to Brisbane train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from North Sydney to Brisbane is to fly which takes 3h 12m and costs $140 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus via Central Station, which costs $130 - $330 and takes 14h 9m, you could also train, which costs $85 - $260 and takes 15h 15m.
What companies run services between North Sydney, NSW, Australia and Brisbane, QLD, Australia?
Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia 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 $130–320 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
- $160–460
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport via Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–460
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–550
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–440
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport via Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–440
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–360
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- 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
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–320
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $130–200
- Flexible
- $170–320
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Chatswood to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–190
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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North Sydney to Brisbane bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Brisbane is 1h behind North Sydney. It is currently 7:51 PM in North Sydney and 6:51 PM in Brisbane.
North Sydney to Brisbane train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between North Sydney to Brisbane is 901 km. It takes approximately 9h 34m to drive from North Sydney to Brisbane.
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