There are 7 ways to get from North Sydney to Brisbane 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 36m$133–443Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
15h 15m$73–255Bus via Central Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
14h 9m$133–305Drive 902.5 km
- Drive from North Sydney to Brisbanecar 902.5 km
9h 38m$163–235Fly 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 11m$146–398Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport
- Take the train from Epping Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane NTL - BNE
6h 41m$133–440Bus
- Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus Pm12
18h 20m$123–185
North Sydney to Brisbane by subway and bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from North Sydney to Brisbane is to train which costs $70 - $260 and takes 15h 15m.
The fastest way to get from North Sydney to Brisbane is to fly which takes 3h 36m and costs $130 - $450.
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 902.5 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 - $310.
It takes approximately 3h 36m 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 36m and costs $130 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus via Central Station, which costs $130 - $310 and takes 14h 9m, you could also train, which costs $70 - $260 and takes 15h 15m.
What companies run services between North Sydney, NSW, Australia and Brisbane, 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
- $100–340
- 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 Epping Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- 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
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Chatswood to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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North Sydney to Brisbane bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
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 903 km. It takes approximately 9h 38m to drive from North Sydney to Brisbane.
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