What is the cheapest way to get from Queensland to Sydney?

The cheapest way to get from Queensland to Sydney is to train which costs $70 - $250 and takes 14h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Queensland to Sydney?

The fastest way to get from Queensland to Sydney is to fly which takes 2h 32m and costs $250 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Queensland and Sydney?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Brisbane and arriving at Central Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18h.

Is there a direct train between Queensland and Sydney?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Roma Street Station station and arriving at Central Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 25m.

How far is it from Queensland to Sydney?

The distance between Queensland and Sydney is 856 km. The road distance is 907.1 km.

How do I travel from Queensland to Sydney without a car?

The best way to get from Queensland to Sydney without a car is to train which takes 14h 25m and costs $70 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Queensland to Sydney?

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Queensland to Sydney, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Queensland to Sydney bus from?

Queensland to Sydney bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Brisbane station.

Where do I catch the Queensland to Sydney train from?

Queensland to Sydney train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Roma Street Station.

Train, bus or fly from Queensland to Sydney?

The best way to get from Queensland to Sydney is to fly which takes 3h 18m and costs $80 - $340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $250 and takes 14h 25m, you could also bus, which costs $140 - $230 and takes 18h.

Where does the Queensland to Sydney bus arrive?

Queensland to Sydney bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.

Where does the Queensland to Sydney train arrive?

Queensland to Sydney train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Queensland to Sydney?

Yes, the driving distance between Queensland to Sydney is 907 km. It takes approximately 9h 42m to drive from Queensland to Sydney.

How do I get a train ticket from Queensland to Sydney?

Book your Queensland to Sydney train tickets online with 12go.asia.

How do I get a bus ticket from Queensland to Sydney?

Book your Queensland to Sydney bus tickets online with Omio, 12go.asia and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Sydney?

There are 5148+ hotels available in Sydney.

Queensland to Sydney - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Queensland to Sydney by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport
best
1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MCY - SYD
3h 18m
$82–334
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
14h 25m
$70–250
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus Sydney
18h
$140–230
Drive 907.1 km
1. Drive from Brisbane to Sydneycar 907.1 km
9h 42m
$164–236
Fly from Brisbane Airport
1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane BNE - SYD
3h 24m
$114–417
Fly from Gold Coast Airport
1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane OOL - SYD
3h 41m
$78–314
Fly from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport
1. Fly from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane WTB - SYD
2h 32m
$252–737
Fly from Townsville Airport
1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane TSV - SYD
4h 22m
$162–434
Bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Ballina Service Centerbus
2. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane BNK - SYD
6h 11m
$90–326

Queensland to Sydney by train

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14h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 855.6 km
Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between Queensland, Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Roma Street Station to Central Station twice daily. Tickets cost $70–250 and the journey takes 14h 25m.

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